N3943V - 1948 Cessna 170 Aircraft Registration

C170

1948 CESSNA 170

Aircraft Description

N3943V is a 1948 Cessna 170, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hardman Kyle B in Shady Shores, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 11, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on November 30, 2007. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N3943V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4947A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3943V was last updated on June 16, 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 N3943V. 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
November 11, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 30, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
HARDMAN KYLE B
Address
62 W HIDDEN VALLEY
City
SHADY SHORES
State / Zip Code
Texas76208
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)
51112172
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4947A

Additional Details

Registration
N3943V
Serial Number
18262
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00220654

Data Source

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

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