N2870U - 1963 Cessna 172D Aircraft Registration

C172

1963 CESSNA 172D

Aircraft Description

N2870U is a 1963 Cessna 172D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kline Kevn J in Clyde, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 11, 1963. The registration certificate was issued on September 2, 2022. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N2870U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2EA67 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2870U was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.5156, -82.8683 on June 1, 2025. The FAA registry record for N2870U was last updated on September 2, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk stands as the most successful aircraft in general aviation history and holds the record as the longest-produced aircraft design ever manufactured. First flown in June 1955, it is a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seats four occupants and features tricycle landing gear for enhanced stability. With a wingspan of 36 feet and a maximum range of 515 nautical miles, the aircraft has been produced continuously since 1956 with only brief interruptions. Manufactured originally by Cessna Aircraft Company, now part of Textron Aviation, total production exceeds 44,000 units. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C172.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N2870U. 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
1963
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172D
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 11, 1963
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 2, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
KLINE KEVIN J
Address
2786 COUNTY ROAD 262
City
CLYDE
State / Zip Code
Ohio43410-8529
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300 SER
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50565147
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2EA67

Additional Details

Registration
N2870U
Serial Number
17250470
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
May 5, 2026
Last Update Date
September 2, 2023
Unique ID
00230513

Last Known Position

Date
June 1, 2025 (UTC 21:34:59)
Airport
Latitude
41.515647
Longitude
-82.868328

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC