N3517C - 1954 Cessna 170B Aircraft Registration

C170

1954 CESSNA 170B

Aircraft Description

N3517C is a 1954 Cessna 170B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Anderson Robert A in Dove Creek, CO. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 6, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on July 28, 1966. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N3517C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3EBD4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3517C was last updated on April 1, 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 N3517C. 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 6, 1968
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 28, 1966

Registered Owner

Name
ANDERSON ROBERT A
Address
PO BOX 86
City
DOVE CREEK
State / Zip Code
Colorado81324-0086
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)
50765724
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3EBD4

Additional Details

Registration
N3517C
Serial Number
26560
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2027
Last Action Date
April 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00022763

Data Source

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

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