N80CA - 1952 Cessna 170B Aircraft Registration

C170

1952 CESSNA 170B

Aircraft Description

N80CA is a 1952 Cessna 170B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Thomson Ian W in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 18, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on December 9, 2004. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N80CA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AADFB7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N80CA 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 N80CA. 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
1952
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
June 18, 1956
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 9, 2004

Registered Owner

Name
THOMSON IAN W
Address
8250 LONGHORN ST
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99507-6348
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)
52557667
Mode S Code (Hex)
AADFB7

Additional Details

Registration
N80CA
Serial Number
20301
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00223210

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC