N2801C - 1954 Cessna 170 Aircraft Registration

C170

1954 CESSNA 170

Aircraft Description

N2801C is a 1954 Cessna 170, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Murphy Ronald D in San Jose, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 15, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on August 8, 2013. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N2801C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2D079 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2801C was last tracked by AviatorDB near Reid-hillview Airport of Santa Clara County (KRHV) on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2801C was last updated on August 25, 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 N2801C. 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
1954
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
July 15, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 8, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
MURPHY RONALD D
Address
1657 LOCKSLEY PARK DR
City
SAN JOSE
State / Zip Code
California95132-1738
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)
50550171
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2D079

Additional Details

Registration
N2801C
Serial Number
26344
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00080273

Last Known Position

Date
March 20, 2026 (UTC 20:03:48)
Airport
Latitude
37.333649
Longitude
-121.821213

Data Source

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

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