No longer listed as of June 2026. The price below is the last asking price — the final sale price is not disclosed.
1954 Cessna 170B
Single Engine Piston
No longer listed
$89,000
Location
Chesterfield, MO
Total Time
2,084 hrs
Engine SMOH
558 hrs
Seats
4
Serial #
26252
Reg #
N170L
Engine
CONTINENTAL C145-3
Cruise
105 kts (194 km/h)
ICAO Type
C170
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Listing Details
Seller reported- Year
- 1954
- Make
- Cessna
- Model
- 170B
- Total Time
- 2,084 hr
- Location
- Chesterfield, MO
- Seller
- Wings of Hope, Inc - Mike Piccirilli
- Source
- trade-a-plane.com
"UNDER CONTRACT" We've received the donation of this great example of a very low time 1954 Cessna 170B. It only has 2084 TT, and the engine has 558 SMOH. It has recently been upgraded with VFR Garmin avionics; 375 GPS/Transponder (ADS-B In/Out), a portable Aera 760 GPS, SL40 Comm. It also has many desirable STCs added: Baggage Door, Alternator, Cleaveland Wheels/Brakes, Single Piece Windshield, Slick Mags, Spin On Oil Filter, Air/Oil separator, P-Ponk Landing Gear Beef Up, Glareshield/Instrument Lighting, digital Tach, Engine Monitor, Intercom, Rosen Visors, and Brackett Air Filter. The Interior looks great (Blue Vinyl Fabric surfaces) and has a nice beige headliner. The paint is glossy and looks great from 20' away. The only nit is that the fuselage paint is starting to lift away from some of the seams and flake off. The wings and horizontal stab look great! Please click on this link to see more photos, logbook scans, and more details: https://aircraft.wingsofhope.ngo/aircraft-for-sale/1954-cessna-170b/ Purchasing a plane from Wings of Hope helps fund our medical air transport both domestically and internationally.
Cessna 170B — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Seats
4
Cruise Speed
105 kts (194 km/h)
Max Speed
120 kts (222 km/h)
Range
500 nm (926 km)
Ceiling
15,000 ft (4,572 m)
Max Weight
2,200 lbs (998 kg)
Useful Load
900 lbs (408 kg)
Horsepower
145 HP
Fuel Capacity
37 gal (140 L)
Fuel Burn
8 GPH (30 L/h)
TBO
1,800 hrs
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateFuel Burn
8.0 GPH
~$52/hr
Variable Cost
$100/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$14,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$25,000
every 1,800 hrs
AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the . Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.
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Market price band
Cessna 170B typical:
$89,900 – $206,700
median $110,000
across 9 active listings
This listing at $89,000 is 19% below median.
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About the Cessna 170B
The Cessna 170B is the improved variant of the Cessna 170, a four-seat, high-wing, tailwheel aircraft that preceded the ubiquitous 172 Skyhawk. Featuring a Continental C-145 engine and large flaps, the 170B burns approximately 8 gallons per hour and provides classic taildragger flying with practical four-seat utility. The B model introduced the larger rear window and improved flap design over the original 170. Its rugged construction, conventional gear, and high-wing visibility make it equally capable on paved runways, grass strips, and backcountry fields.
The Cessna 170B appeals to tailwheel enthusiasts, vintage aircraft lovers, and backcountry pilots who want an affordable, practical, four-seat airplane with genuine classic character. The type holds its value well due to strong demand from the tailwheel community and limited supply. The International Cessna 170 Association provides excellent resources, annual gatherings, and a welcoming community for owners. Well-maintained examples are prized possessions in the vintage aircraft world.
Produced 1952–1956.