N3970V - 1948 Cessna 170 Aircraft Registration

C170

1948 CESSNA 170

Aircraft Description

N3970V is a 1948 Cessna 170, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lapalm Mark W in Wasilla, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 23, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on May 15, 2012. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N3970V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A49F36 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3970V was last updated on May 12, 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 N3970V. 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
September 23, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 15, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
LAPALM MARK W
Address
7000 E WOLF LAKE DR
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
Alaska99654-9319
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)
51117466
Mode S Code (Hex)
A49F36

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N3970V
Serial Number
18289
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00750824

Data Source

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

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