N5579C - 1950 Cessna 170A Aircraft Registration

C170

1950 CESSNA 170A

Aircraft Description

N5579C is a 1950 Cessna 170A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Strope Byron P in Upland, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 27, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on May 1, 1992. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N5579C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A71D02 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5579C was last updated on October 20, 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 N5579C. 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
1950
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
170A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C170170
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 27, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 1, 1992

Registered Owner

Name
STROPE BYRON P
Address
1398 ROSEWOOD ST
City
UPLAND
State / Zip Code
California91784-1734
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)
51616402
Mode S Code (Hex)
A71D02

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N5579C
Serial Number
19633
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00260086

Data Source

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

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