N3988V - 1948 Cessna 170 Aircraft Registration

C170

1948 CESSNA 170

Aircraft Description

N3988V is a 1948 Cessna 170, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Pelotte Matthew J in Waterville, ME. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 14, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on October 3, 2024. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N3988V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4A405 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3988V was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.4903, -69.7647 on March 9, 2026. The FAA registry record for N3988V was last updated on October 3, 2024. 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 N3988V. 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 14, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 3, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
PELOTTE MATTHEW J
Address
599 EIGHT ROD RD
City
WATERVILLE
State / Zip Code
Maine04901-4418
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)
51122005
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4A405

Additional Details

Registration
N3988V
Serial Number
18307
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2031
Last Action Date
October 3, 2024
Last Update Date
October 3, 2024
Unique ID
00780814

Last Known Position

Date
March 9, 2026 (UTC 13:44:10)
Airport
Latitude
44.490326
Longitude
-69.764688

Data Source

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

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