N5170G - 1951 Cessna 305A Aircraft Registration

1951 CESSNA 305A

Aircraft Description

N5170G is a 1951 Cessna 305A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Vihlen Steven C in Locust Grove, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 27, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on March 31, 2020. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N5170G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A67DCF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5170G was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.3705, -84.1578 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5170G was last updated on October 13, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Cessna Aircraft Company, now a subsidiary of Textron Aviation based in Wichita, Kansas, is one of the most prolific aircraft manufacturers in history. Known for iconic models like the Cessna 172 Skyhawk, the world's most-produced aircraft, Cessna has been building general aviation aircraft since 1927. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 305A model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N5170G. 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
1951
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
305A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
99 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 27, 1971
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 31, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
VIHLEN STEVEN C
Address
107 TEAL CT
City
LOCUST GROVE
State / Zip Code
Georgia30248-2411
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-470 SERIES
Horsepower
230 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51476717
Mode S Code (Hex)
A67DCF

Additional Details

Registration
N5170G
Serial Number
22713
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 13, 2023
Last Update Date
October 13, 2023
Unique ID
00462175

Last Known Position

Date
May 15, 2026 (UTC 18:27:39)
Airport
Latitude
33.36222
Longitude
-84.179544

Data Source

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

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