N4491B - 1955 Cessna 170B Aircraft Registration

C170

1955 CESSNA 170B

Aircraft Description

N4491B is a 1955 Cessna 170B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Messersmith David in Beaver Falls, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 12, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on October 8, 2015. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N4491B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A56E89 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4491B was last updated on June 16, 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 N4491B. 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
1955
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
170B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C170170
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 12, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 8, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
MESSERSMITH DAVID
Address
165 WALNUT RIDGE DR
City
BEAVER FALLS
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania15010-1482
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)
51267211
Mode S Code (Hex)
A56E89

Additional Details

Registration
N4491B
Serial Number
26835
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00712674

Last Known Position

Date
May 27, 2026 (UTC 20:55:28)
Airport
Latitude
41.759262
Longitude
-79.419979

Data Source

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

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