N4493B - 1955 Cessna 170B Aircraft Registration

C170

1955 CESSNA 170B

Aircraft Description

N4493B is a 1955 Cessna 170B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gridley Trevor M in Fairbanks, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 13, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on January 9, 2021. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N4493B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A56ECF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4493B was last updated on April 14, 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 N4493B. 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
June 13, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 9, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
GRIDLEY TREVOR M
Address
542 FARMERS LOOP RD
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
Alaska99712-1407
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)
51267317
Mode S Code (Hex)
A56ECF

Additional Details

Registration
N4493B
Serial Number
26837
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00702664

Data Source

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

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