N2778D - 1952 Cessna 170B Aircraft Registration

C170

1952 CESSNA 170B

Aircraft Description

N2778D is a 1952 Cessna 170B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Baker Julius W in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 6, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on October 24, 2024. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N2778D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2C3F1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2778D was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 61.5949, -149.0890 on July 16, 2025. The FAA registry record for N2778D was last updated on October 24, 2024. 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 N2778D. 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
October 6, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 24, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
BAKER JULIUS W
Address
PO BOX 222064
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99522-2064
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)
50541761
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2C3F1

Additional Details

Registration
N2778D
Serial Number
25320
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2031
Last Action Date
October 24, 2024
Last Update Date
October 24, 2024
Unique ID
00200183

Last Known Position

Date
July 16, 2025 (UTC 21:37:52)
Airport
Latitude
61.594898
Longitude
-149.08901

Data Source

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

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