1954 Cessna 170B
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Originally owned by Kenmore employee after a ditching in 1972. Restored in 2010 to what it is today. Most of the fuselage skins were removed and replaced and zinc chromated. The Cutlass RG wings are internally epoxied. Cutlass RG doors with overcenter mechanisms and handles. Landing lights are in the nose and wingtips. The flaps have the trailing edge "speed bead" to allow heavy STOL work and more sudden deployment, The aircraft was built or almost new standards about 10 years ago with many airframe upgrades. The engine is a balanced Lycon overhaul at 180 HP but dynos out at closer to 200 HP. Logs are complete and every modification is legal and documented. The gross weight was not increased but the plane handles weight very easily. It is an excellent short field performer. This aircraft recieved a bronze Lindy Award at Oshkosh for being a customized classic in 2017. This aircraft is an 80% total rebuild and is the predecessor to the Bushliner overhaul program where equivalent to new 170/180/185's are built with new everything. It was appraised at $350,000 based on cost to build and equivalent types. Past history becomes irrelevant. Recently repaired from a minor ground loop and prop strike that did not affect the gear or cowling but did damage a wing tips, horizontal stabilizer, and cabin roof. Engine was torn down and propeller was replaced.
Engine
Engine Time: 429 Hours SMOH, IO-360-M1A Lycoming (by Lycon, about 198 HP)
Propeller
Propeller Time: 0 Hours SPOH, Carbon fiber Hartzell 84" two blade
Interior
Custom deluxe black leather over NASA foam with red piping and stitching. Matching side panels and carpets. Very good with some minor wear. Overall rated 8 out of 10.
Exterior
Stunning custom silver gray metallic and red major colors with a black accent in modern and very attractive scheme. Overall excellent and rated 8 out of 10.
Inspection
Annual Due: January 2027
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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Skywagons.com
trade-a-plane.com
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$359,000
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Placerville, CA | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Listing Source
aso.com
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$359,000
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CA | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Skywagons.com
aircraftdealer.com
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$359,000
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Placerville, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Annual Due
globalplanesearch.com
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$359,000
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CA | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Mark Pilkington
barnstormers.com
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$359,000
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Placerville, CA | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Skywagons
controller.com
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$359,000
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Placerville, CA | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Skywagons
aviationtrader.com.au
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$370,173
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Placerville, California, Australia | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Skywagons
controlleremea.co.uk
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$365,663 *
GBP £271,414
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Placerville, CA | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 170B
This 1954 Cessna 170B (N2771C) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,992 hours on the airframe. There are currently 9 170B aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $84,900 to $359,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $359,000.
The 170B 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 8 GPH (30 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $44/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 2,992 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,800 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 1 incident for this airframe. 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
Registered Owner
KENMORE CREW LEASING INC TRUSTEE
Registration Address
BELLINGHAM, WA
Certificate Issued
2023-01-31
Airworthiness
1956-05-27
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
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
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll after encountering a wind gust.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database, checked Mar 18, 2026
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.
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