N4279V - 1948 Cessna 170 Aircraft Registration

C170

1948 CESSNA 170

Aircraft Description

N4279V is a 1948 Cessna 170, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cummins Gary L in Sunrise Beach, MO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 24, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on December 4, 2014. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N4279V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A51947 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4279V was last updated on April 7, 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 N4279V. 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
October 24, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 4, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
CUMMINS GARY L
Address
105 RED ROCK CIR
City
SUNRISE BEACH
State / Zip Code
Missouri65079-7115
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)
51214507
Mode S Code (Hex)
A51947

Additional Details

Registration
N4279V
Serial Number
18697
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
April 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00161934

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC