1953 Cessna 170B
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Avionics: Garmin 155XL GPS/Com Narco Mark 12D Digital Nav/Com Appareo Stratus ESG Transponder with ADS-B out Telex Intercom System Century One Autopilot System Additional Equipment: Landing Light Polished Spinner Position Lights Scott Tail Wheel Should Harnesses Updated Glareshield with Flood Lights Six Probe EGT Cleveland Wheels and Brakes
Description
NEW Listing Hangared 170B with Garmin GPS/Com, Stratus Transponder wtih ADS-B, Cool retro paint scheme. Up dated Leather interior, Cleveland Wheels and Brakes Scott Tail Wheel. Calling Listing Broker Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales TOLL FREE.
Engine
Engine: CONTINENTAL C145-2 2203 SMOH Last Compressions 76 63 68 74 73 68/80 Prop: 373 SPOH 1A170/DM7653
Propeller
Airframe: 4,104 Hours Total Time
Interior
Saddle Color Leather with Matching side panels.
Exterior
Mint Green over Dark Brown
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
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$89,900
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Stuart, FL | Jun 18, 2026 | 30 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 170B
This 1953 Cessna 170B (N1881C) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,104 hours on the airframe. There are currently 11 170B aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $85,000 to $359,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $89,900.
The 170B cruises at 105 kts (194 km/h) with a range of 500 nm (926 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 15,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8 GPH (30 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $50/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $100/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $14,000. With 4,104 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,800 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 170B — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N1881C.
Location & Ownership
Title 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
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Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 170B
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...
DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE RT BRAKE SUPPLY LINE WAS FOUND CHAFED BY THE ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLE. THE CHAFING OCCURRED WHEN THE ELEVATOR IS OPERATED NEAR THE (UP) LIMIT OF TRAVEL. THE LOCATION OF CHAFE IS VIEWED DIRECTLY BELOW THE ELEVATOR TRIM...
CRACKED AT FWD END AND PROGRESSES AFT. PROP STRIKE, OUT OF BALANCE PROP? AIRCRAFT HAS A HISTORY OF WING REPAIRS FROM GROUND LOOPS BUT HAS SINCE HAD A ENGINE UPGRADE TO MFG. (K)
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $96,250–$179,500.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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