N3980V - Cessna 170 Aircraft Registration

C170

CESSNA 170

Aircraft Description

N3980V is a Cessna 170, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Max Q Aviation LLC in Kalispell, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 13, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on June 28, 2023. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N3980V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4A2ED (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3980V was last updated on June 28, 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 N3980V. 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
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
August 13, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 28, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
MAX Q AVIATION LLC
Address
1001 S MAIN ST STE 49
City
KALISPELL
State / Zip Code
Montana59901-5635
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)
51121355
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4A2ED

Additional Details

Registration
N3980V
Serial Number
18299
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2030
Last Action Date
June 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00770784

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC