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N53B
CESSNA 170B
RUTHERFORDTON, NC
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Mfr Year: 1953
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Registrant
WHEATON JAMES
Registration Exp
Jun 30, 2027
Airworthiness Date
Aug 25, 2001
Cert Issue Date
May 24, 2001
Seats
4
Engines
1
Cruise Speed
105 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Aircraft Type
Fixed wing single engine
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Jan 22, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This CESSNA 170B airframe/engine combination has 17 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (12 airframe, 11 engine) and 6 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N53B must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N53B is one of 1,405 CESSNA 170B aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1953.

⚠️ NTSB Accident & Incident Records

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External Research Links

Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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Title & Lien History
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NTSB Full Database
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FAA Registry (Official)
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