N1879C - 1953 Cessna 170B Aircraft Registration

C170

1953 CESSNA 170B

Aircraft Description

N1879C is a 1953 Cessna 170B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wallick Philip L in Chico, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 13, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on June 8, 2026. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2033. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N1879C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A15E43 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1879C was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.7232, -121.8730 on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1879C was last updated on June 8, 2026. 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 80,402 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 N1879C. 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
1953
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
October 13, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 8, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
WALLICK PHILIP L
Address
22 ALLIE CT
City
CHICO
State / Zip Code
California95926-1444
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)
50257103
Mode S Code (Hex)
A15E43

Additional Details

Registration
N1879C
Serial Number
26023
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2033
Last Action Date
June 8, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00772750

Last Known Position

Date
June 25, 2026 (UTC 20:01:38)
Airport
Latitude
39.723221
Longitude
-121.87295

Data Source

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

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