N2717D - 1953 Cessna 170B Aircraft Registration

C170

1953 CESSNA 170B

Aircraft Description

N2717D is a 1953 Cessna 170B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Grimsley Steve K in Underhill, VT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 1, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on May 9, 1985. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N2717D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2AD84 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2717D was last updated on March 2, 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 80,556 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 N2717D. 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
June 1, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 9, 1985

Registered Owner

Name
GRIMSLEY STEVE K
Address
70 UPPER ENGLISH SETTLEMENT RD
City
UNDERHILL
State / Zip Code
Vermont05489-9488
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)
50526604
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2AD84

Additional Details

Registration
N2717D
Serial Number
25259
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
March 2, 2026
Last Update Date
October 20, 2023
Unique ID
00913582

Last Known Position

Date
April 27, 2026 (UTC 13:18:01)
Airport
Latitude
44.729578
Longitude
-72.777859

Data Source

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

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