N3499D - 1955 Cessna 170B Aircraft Registration

C170

1955 CESSNA 170B

Aircraft Description

N3499D is a 1955 Cessna 170B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Snell Robert B in La Vernia, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 23, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on October 27, 2010. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N3499D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3E254 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3499D was last tracked by AviatorDB near Heritage Airfield (TE86) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3499D was last updated on September 9, 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 N3499D. 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
1955
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
November 23, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 27, 2010

Registered Owner

Name
SNELL ROBERT B
Address
401 TEXAS HERITAGE DR
City
LA VERNIA
State / Zip Code
Texas78121-3959
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)
50761124
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3E254

Additional Details

Registration
N3499D
Serial Number
27042
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00842683

Last Known Position

Date
March 24, 2026 (UTC 00:44:34)
Airport
Latitude
29.445271
Longitude
-98.114024

Data Source

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

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