N8256A - 1952 Cessna 170B Aircraft Registration

C170

1952 CESSNA 170B

Aircraft Description

N8256A is a 1952 Cessna 170B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Charlestream David in Eagle River, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 17, 1999. The registration certificate was issued on February 9, 2023. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-360 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N8256A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB4699 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8256A was last updated on February 9, 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 N8256A. 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
September 17, 1999
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 9, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
CHARLESTREAM DAVID
Address
4624 PANTHER DR # 34
City
EAGLE RIVER
State / Zip Code
Alaska99577-9768
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-360 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52643231
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB4699

Additional Details

Registration
N8256A
Serial Number
25108
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
February 9, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00143611

Data Source

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

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