N4550C - 1953 Cessna 170B Aircraft Registration

C170

1953 CESSNA 170B

Aircraft Description

N4550C is a 1953 Cessna 170B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Brown Larry A in Mesa, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 11, 2012. The registration certificate was issued on February 28, 2026. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2033. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N4550C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5870A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4550C was last updated on February 28, 2026. 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 N4550C. 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
1953
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
April 11, 2012
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 28, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
BROWN LARRY A
Address
2459 E LAUREL ST
City
MESA
State / Zip Code
Arizona85213-2376
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)
51303412
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5870A

Additional Details

Registration
N4550C
Serial Number
25494
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2033
Last Action Date
February 28, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00922894

Data Source

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

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