N4288V - 1948 Cessna 170 Aircraft Registration

C170

1948 CESSNA 170

Aircraft Description

N4288V is a 1948 Cessna 170, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Peck Kenneth L in Smithville, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 1, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on May 10, 2018. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N4288V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A51CDB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4288V was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.0116, -97.1702 on February 5, 2026. The FAA registry record for N4288V 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 N4288V. 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 1, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 10, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
PECK KENNETH L
Address
286 POWELL RD
City
SMITHVILLE
State / Zip Code
Texas78957-5725
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)
51216333
Mode S Code (Hex)
A51CDB

Additional Details

Registration
N4288V
Serial Number
18646
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
00841964

Last Known Position

Date
May 3, 2026 (UTC 16:33:03)
Airport
Latitude
30.044128
Longitude
-97.16454

Data Source

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

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