N2457D - 1952 Cessna 170B Aircraft Registration

C170

1952 CESSNA 170B

Aircraft Description

N2457D is a 1952 Cessna 170B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Spindler Michael A in Fairbanks, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 10, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on June 14, 1990. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N2457D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A245E3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2457D was last tracked by AviatorDB near Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA) on February 5, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2457D was last updated on March 4, 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 N2457D. 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
1952
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 10, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 14, 1990

Registered Owner

Name
SPINDLER MICHAEL A
Address
1761 CHENA RIDGE RD
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
Alaska99709-2610
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)
50442743
Mode S Code (Hex)
A245E3

Additional Details

Registration
N2457D
Serial Number
20609
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00822692

Last Known Position

Date
February 5, 2026 (UTC 23:47:47)
Airport
Latitude
64.811597
Longitude
-147.85017

Data Source

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

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