N2873C - 1954 Cessna 170B Aircraft Registration

C170

1954 CESSNA 170B

Aircraft Description

N2873C is a 1954 Cessna 170B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hart John E in West Yellowstone, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 14, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on August 16, 2012. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N2873C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2EAC0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2873C was last updated on June 3, 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 N2873C. 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
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 14, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 16, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
HART JOHN E
Address
328 NEZ PERCE AVE BOX 1076
PO BOX 1076
City
WEST YELLOWSTONE
State / Zip Code
Montana59758-1076
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)
50565300
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2EAC0

Additional Details

Registration
N2873C
Serial Number
26416
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00700513

Data Source

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

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