N4542C - 1954 Cessna 170B Aircraft Registration

C170

1954 CESSNA 170B

Aircraft Description

N4542C is a 1954 Cessna 170B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Thomas Scott A in Groveland, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 25, 1982. The registration certificate was issued on July 10, 2018. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N4542C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A58399 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4542C was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.8926, -120.2575 on March 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N4542C was last updated on April 15, 2025. 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 N4542C. 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
1954
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 25, 1982
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 10, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
THOMAS SCOTT A
Address
21117 HEMLOCK ST
City
GROVELAND
State / Zip Code
California95321-9384
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)
51301631
Mode S Code (Hex)
A58399

Additional Details

Registration
N4542C
Serial Number
25486
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 15, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00442874

Last Known Position

Date
March 11, 2026 (UTC 21:09:12)
Airport
Latitude
37.892624
Longitude
-120.257516

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC