N3963V - 1948 Cessna 170 Aircraft Registration

C170

1948 CESSNA 170

Aircraft Description

N3963V is a 1948 Cessna 170, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Andresen Melvin D in Yukon, OK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 27, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on April 11, 1988. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N3963V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A49BE8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3963V was last updated on October 20, 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 N3963V. 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
July 27, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 11, 1988

Registered Owner

Name
ANDRESEN MELVIN D
Address
501 N RICHLAND RD
City
YUKON
State / Zip Code
Oklahoma73099-4160
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)
51115750
Mode S Code (Hex)
A49BE8

Additional Details

Registration
N3963V
Serial Number
18282
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
October 20, 2023
Unique ID
00260784

Data Source

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

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