N1250D - 1951 Cessna 170A Aircraft Registration

C170

1951 CESSNA 170A

Aircraft Description

N1250D is a 1951 Cessna 170A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Smith Christopher R in Manvel, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 14, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on March 12, 2020. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N1250D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A068A1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1250D was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 29.5061, -95.4769 on July 14, 2025. The FAA registry record for N1250D was last updated on October 13, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 170, once the world's biggest selling and most widely produced light aircraft, revolutionized private aviation as an affordable four-seat tailwheel aircraft. First flown in February 1948, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane powered by a 145-horsepower Continental C-145 engine that could carry four occupants. With a maximum gross weight of 2,200 pounds and fuel capacity of up to 42 gallons, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C170.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1250D. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1951
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
170A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C170170
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 14, 1955
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 12, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
SMITH CHRISTOPHER R
Address
7000 TANKERSLEY RD
City
MANVEL
State / Zip Code
Texas77578-4725
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C145 SERIES
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50064241
Mode S Code (Hex)
A068A1

Additional Details

Registration
N1250D
Serial Number
20122
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 13, 2023
Last Update Date
October 13, 2023
Unique ID
00160600

Last Known Position

Date
July 14, 2025 (UTC 20:17:20)
Airport
Latitude
29.5061
Longitude
-95.476898

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC