N170BT - 1954 Cessna 170B Aircraft Registration

C170

1954 CESSNA 170B

Aircraft Description

N170BT is a 1954 Cessna 170B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sparks Richard M in Wasilla, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 14, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on June 24, 2010. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N170BT is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A11958 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N170BT was last updated on March 10, 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 N170BT. 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
1954
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
170B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C170170
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 14, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 24, 2010

Registered Owner

Name
SPARKS RICHARD M
Address
PO BOX 876070
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
Alaska99687-6070
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300 SER
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50214530
Mode S Code (Hex)
A11958

Additional Details

Registration
N170BT
Serial Number
26162
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00702290

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC