N2646V - 1948 Cessna 170 Aircraft Registration

C170

1948 CESSNA 170

Aircraft Description

N2646V is a 1948 Cessna 170, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Esslinger David F in Zionsville, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 10, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on January 26, 2005. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N2646V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A29117 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2646V was last updated on August 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 N2646V. 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
1948
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
170
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C170170
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 10, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 26, 2005

Registered Owner

Name
ESSLINGER DAVID F
Address
540 NUTHATCH DR
City
ZIONSVILLE
State / Zip Code
Indiana46077-9562
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)
50510427
Mode S Code (Hex)
A29117

Additional Details

Registration
N2646V
Serial Number
18156
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
August 4, 2023
Unique ID
00943332

Data Source

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

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