N796WT - 1955 Cessna 170B Aircraft Registration

C170

1955 CESSNA 170B

Aircraft Description

N796WT is a Cessna 170B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Taildragger LLC in Blackfoot, ID. The registration certificate was issued on May 11, 2021. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAD055 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N796WT 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 N796WT. 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
1955
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
February 10, 2026
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 11, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
TAILDRAGGER LLC
Address
1858 W BRIDGE RD
City
BLACKFOOT
State / Zip Code
Idaho83221-5115
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300-A
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52550125
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAD055

Additional Details

Registration
N796WT
Serial Number
26813
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
01243759

Data Source

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

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