N6946C - 1953 Cessna 170B Aircraft Registration

C170

1953 CESSNA 170B

Aircraft Description

N6946C is a 1953 Cessna 170B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Registration Pending in Fairbanks, AK. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 21, 1983. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N6946C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A93CBF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N6946C was last updated on June 24, 2019. 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 N6946C. 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
May 21, 1983
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
20
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
3289 ADAMS DR
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
Alaska99709-5041
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52236277
Mode S Code (Hex)
A93CBF

Additional Details

Registration
N6946C
Serial Number
25522
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
June 24, 2019
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00741903

Data Source

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

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