1949 Cessna 170
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
King KLX 135 VHF Comm & GPS King KT-76A Transponder (with AR-850 Encoder) Flightcom 403C Intercom (4 Place)
Description
1949 Cessna 170 A Abosultly Beautiful Classic Aircraft with full set of log books since birth Excellently maintained and cared for Total Time 4600 Hours Engine - Continental O-300-D Total Time Since Overhaul - 210 Hours (1590 Hours Remaining) McCauley Propeller Overhauled in 2024 Avionics and Equipment King KLX 135 VHF Comm & GPS King KT-76A Transponder (with AR-850 Encoder) Flightcom 403C Intercom (4 Place) Extras OWL STOL Kit Clevland Wheels & Brakes Oversize Tyres (7.00 - 6) Wheel Spats Scott 3200 Tail Wheel Mogas STC Flashing Beacon EGT Gauge Extremely Popular Aircraft For Bush Flying and Unpaved Grass and Gravel Strips These Aircraft Have Become Extreamly Popular And Are Scarce So Do Not Miss Out ! Call Rolf +27 82 5656 006
Engine
Continental O-300-D Total Time Since Overhaul - 210 Hours (1590 Hours Remaining) McCauley Propeller Overhauled in 2024
Propeller
McCauley Propeller
Interior
Beige Leather Seats Light Brown Seat Belts Light Brown Carpets Beige Roof Lining
Exterior
Metallic Silver with Metallic Blue Colour Scheme
Modifications / STCs
• OWL STOL Kit
• Clevland Wheels & Brakes
• Oversize Tyres (7.00 - 6)
• Wheel Spats
• Scott 3200 Tail Wheel
• Mogas STC
• Flashing Beacon
• EGT Gauge
• REMARKS
• Beautiful Aircraft Available Immediately
• These Aircraft Have Become Extremely Popular For Bush Flying and Unpaved Grass and Gravel Strips
• They Are Scarce So Do Not Miss Out !
• Call Rolf +27 82 5656 006
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rolf Brauteseth
avbuyer.com
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$111,035
$112,672
|
South Africa | Mar 16, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 170
This 1949 Cessna 170 (ZS-CBA) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,600 hours on the airframe. There are currently 8 170 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $33,269 to $195,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $111,035.
The 170 cruises at 105 kts (194 km/h) with a range of 500 nm (926 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 9 GPH (34 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $50/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $130/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $18,000. With 4,600 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 5 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 170 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (ZS-CBA) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
South Africa
ZA
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB database checked for ZS-CBA.
Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (ZS-CBA). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.
Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 170
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 5 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190, 195, 206, 207, 210, T303, 336, and 337 Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company 170, 172, 175, and 177 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 170
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
UPON LANDING FLARE TO TOUCHDOWN AT 0C0, THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF FLIGHT CONTROLS. ONCE THE WHEELS CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE RUNWAY, THE PILOT WAS ABLE TO REACH TO COPILOT SIDE YOKE FOR CONTROL. THERE WAS NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE TO THE...
NUMBER 3 CYLINDER FAILED. IT CAME APART ABOUT 1 1/2 INCHES UP FROM THE BASE. CYLINDER WAS FIRST INSTALLED ON 6-9-1997 AND RECONDITIONED AT 495 HOURS ON 6/2000. IT HAD 1686 HOURS SINCE NEW WHEN IT FAILED 4/2016.
STARTER CLUTCH LOCKED UP AND THEN FAILED. UPON REMOVAL OF THE STARTER ASSEMBLY, THE SMALLER DRIVE GEAR COMPLETELY DISINTEGRATED. THE GEAR PARTS FELL INTO THE ACCESSORY CASE. THE SCREENS SHOWED ALUMINUM CASTING PARTS AND GEAR PARTS. THE ENGINE DID...
(CAN) CYLINDER BARREL CRACK BETWEEN FIN 9& 10 70%. UNSCHEDULED LANDING. ENGINE SHUT DOWN. CYLINDER RETURNED TO MANUFACTURER FOR ASSESSMENT.
(CAN) THE INITIAL INSPECTION WAS CARRIED OUT TO INVESTIGATE BUCKLED AND DISTORTED FUSELAGE SKINS AT THE LOWER STRUT ATTACH POINT AFTER AN INNER TUBE FAILURE ON LANDING. FURTHER DETAILED INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE FORWARD CARRY THROUGH SPAR NR 0511...
DURING INSPECTION OF THE WING ATTACH BOLTS, THE HEADS AND NUTS WERE FOUND CORRODED. INSTALLED NEW BOLTS AND FOUND THAT THE REMOVED BOLTS HAD SOME CORROSION ON THE SHANK. 3 OF THESE BOLTS WERE SEVERELY CORRODED WITH MAJOR PITTING ON THE SHANKS. T...
FOUND METAL PARTICLES IN OIL SCREEN AT 30 HOURS AND AGAIN AT 74 HOURS. FOUND CYLINDERS COMING APART INSIDE BORE. PIECES MEASURED .4 X .3 INCHES.
DURING ANNUAL INSP IT WAS NOTED THAT THE TAILWHEEL COULD NOT BE STEERED. THE TAILWHEEL HAD BEEN PAINTED I THE PAST. THE GREASE FITTING ON TOP OF THE TAILWHEEL WAS COMPLETELY PAINTED. THE ACFT OWNER STATED THATA MECH WHOM HAD WORKED ON THE ACFT I...
CABLE BROKE AFT OF REAR PULLEY AND BULKHEAD. NO INSPECTION HOLES IN THIS AREA. (K)
NOSE LANDING GEAR LEG BROKEN AT FORWARD WELD ON SHOCK ABSORBER ATTACHMENT BRACKET. EXISTING INTERNAL CRACK. PROBABLE CAUSE, BAD WELD. (K)
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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