N3185B - 1953 Cessna 170B Aircraft Registration

C170

1953 CESSNA 170B

Aircraft Description

N3185B is a 1953 Cessna 170B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Thomas Coby M in Fairbanks, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 25, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on August 16, 2017. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N3185B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A36792 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3185B was last updated on March 10, 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 N3185B. 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
September 25, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 16, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
THOMAS COBY M
Address
565 GOLD MINE TRL
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
Alaska99712-2064
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)
50663622
Mode S Code (Hex)
A36792

Additional Details

Registration
N3185B
Serial Number
25427
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
April 22, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00091633

Data Source

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

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