N711DC - 1951 Cessna 170A Aircraft Registration

C170

1951 CESSNA 170A

Aircraft Description

N711DC is a 1951 Cessna 170A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dufford Michael W in Alpine, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 26, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on February 8, 2006. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N711DC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A98012 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N711DC was last tracked by AviatorDB near Gillespie Field (KSEE) on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N711DC was last updated on August 18, 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 N711DC. 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
170A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C170170
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 26, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 8, 2006

Registered Owner

Name
DUFFORD MICHAEL W
Address
1022 KHISH LN
City
ALPINE
State / Zip Code
California91901-2926
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)
52300022
Mode S Code (Hex)
A98012

Additional Details

Registration
N711DC
Serial Number
20144
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
August 18, 2023
Unique ID
00481007

Last Known Position

Date
March 22, 2026 (UTC 23:58:38)
Airport
Latitude
32.828762
Longitude
-116.964665

Data Source

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

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