N170TP - 1950 Cessna 170A Aircraft Registration

C170

1950 CESSNA 170A

Aircraft Description

N170TP is a 1950 Cessna 170A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Northrop John in Fairfield, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 11, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on March 13, 2014. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N170TP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A11AE4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N170TP was last updated on January 22, 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 N170TP. 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
1950
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
November 11, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 13, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
NORTHROP JOHN
Address
1781 AUTUMN MEADOW DR
City
FAIRFIELD
State / Zip Code
California94534-3978
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)
50215344
Mode S Code (Hex)
A11AE4

Additional Details

Registration
N170TP
Serial Number
19609
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00810006

Data Source

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

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