N5588C - 1950 Cessna 170A Aircraft Registration

C170

1950 CESSNA 170A

Aircraft Description

N5588C is a 1950 Cessna 170A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Manchester Stephen D in Raynham, MA. The registration certificate was issued on May 2, 2012. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N5588C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A72096 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5588C was last tracked by AviatorDB near Taunton Municipal King Field (KTAN) on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5588C was last updated on May 12, 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 N5588C. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 2, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
MANCHESTER STEPHEN D
Address
25 JENNINGS DR
City
RAYNHAM
State / Zip Code
Massachusetts02767-1825
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)
51620226
Mode S Code (Hex)
A72096

Additional Details

Registration
N5588C
Serial Number
19642
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00189738

Last Known Position

Date
March 22, 2026 (UTC 13:51:47)
Airport
Latitude
41.883911
Longitude
-71.016936

Data Source

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

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