N3537D - 1956 Cessna 170B Aircraft Registration

C170

1956 CESSNA 170B

Aircraft Description

N3537D is a 1956 Cessna 170B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gross Thomas E in Mooresville, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 12, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on December 19, 2012. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N3537D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3F343 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3537D was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.6017, -80.7470 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3537D was last updated on July 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 N3537D. 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
1956
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 12, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 19, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
GROSS THOMAS E
Address
185 CLOUD TOP LN
City
MOORESVILLE
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28115-6965
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)
50771503
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3F343

Additional Details

Registration
N3537D
Serial Number
27080
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Last Action Date
July 1, 2023
Last Update Date
July 1, 2023
Unique ID
00032843

Last Known Position

Date
April 24, 2026 (UTC 12:41:57)
Airport
Latitude
35.603806
Longitude
-80.742874

Data Source

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

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