N3907V - 1948 Cessna 170 Aircraft Registration

C170

1948 CESSNA 170

Aircraft Description

N3907V is a 1948 Cessna 170, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sortland Mitchell Kent in Parkersburg, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 23, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on March 10, 2022. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N3907V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4862A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3907V was last updated on July 21, 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 N3907V. 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
1948
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
170
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C170170
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 23, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 10, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
SORTLAND MITCHELL KENT
Address
1320 CIRCLE DR
City
PARKERSBURG
State / Zip Code
Iowa50665-1035
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)
51103052
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4862A

Additional Details

Registration
N3907V
Serial Number
18217
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 21, 2023
Last Update Date
July 21, 2023
Unique ID
00440584

Data Source

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

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