N3225A - 1953 Cessna 170B Aircraft Registration

C170

1953 CESSNA 170B

Aircraft Description

N3225A is a 1953 Cessna 170B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Santacroce Anthony M in Cedar Rapids, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 6, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on January 27, 2024. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N3225A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A378C6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3225A was last tracked by AviatorDB near Marion Airport (KC17) on February 8, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3225A was last updated on January 27, 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 N3225A. 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
January 6, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 27, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
SANTACROCE ANTHONY M
Address
208 MORNINGSIDE CT NE
City
CEDAR RAPIDS
State / Zip Code
Iowa52402-1579
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)
50674306
Mode S Code (Hex)
A378C6

Additional Details

Registration
N3225A
Serial Number
25869
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2031
Last Action Date
January 27, 2024
Last Update Date
January 27, 2024
Unique ID
00411803

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 14:58:17)
Airport
Latitude
42.034401
Longitude
-91.530174

Data Source

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

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