N170KT - 1955 Cessna 170B Aircraft Registration

C170

1955 CESSNA 170B

Aircraft Description

N170KT is a 1955 Cessna 170B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hughes Michael D in Erie, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 7, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on August 4, 2006. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300-A engine producing 145 horsepower, N170KT is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A11A20 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N170KT was last tracked by AviatorDB near Parkland Airport (7CO0) on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N170KT was last updated on April 14, 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 N170KT. 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
1955
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
April 7, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 4, 2006

Registered Owner

Name
HUGHES MICHAEL D
Address
1612 DELLA CT
City
ERIE
State / Zip Code
Colorado80516-9000
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300-A
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50215040
Mode S Code (Hex)
A11A20

Additional Details

Registration
N170KT
Serial Number
26758
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00262424

Last Known Position

Date
March 21, 2026 (UTC 15:44:54)
Airport
Latitude
40.071705
Longitude
-105.024124

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC