Cessna 170
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Avionics: Garmin GTX 320A Transponder Bendix KY 97A Com PS Engineering PM 501 Intercom UAvionix Tailbeacon ADS-B Additional Features: ELT Battery Due March 2031 Whelen LED Landing Light Rapco Disc Brakes Aero Fabricators Shoulder Harness Tail Pull Handle Right Wing 12.5 Auxiliary fuel Tank Total Fuel Capacity
Description
AUCTION - Introducing this 1948 Cessna 170, ready for its next chapter with a new owner. This classic tailwheel aircraft has 5,210 hours total time and 939 hours since major overhaul, providing an excellent balance of vintage character and proven reliability. Equipped with ADS-B Out and scheduled to receive a fresh annual inspection in July 2026, it will be ready to fly and enjoy. The current owner is stepping away from aviation and would like to see this beautiful airplane go to a good home where it can continue to be flown and appreciated for years to come. Please visit for more information.
Engine
Engine: Continental O-300-A 939 SMOH Overhauled February 2002 at 4272 Total Time Top Overhaul Performed October 2020 at 5019 Total Time Compressions as of July 2025: 78, 77, 78, 76, 79 Overhauled Carburetor Installed July 2025 at 5200 Total Time Tanis Preheater Stratus Spin Off Oil Filter Prop: 2-Blade McCauley 939 SPOH Overhauled February 2002 at 4272 Total Time
Propeller
Airframe: 5210 Total Time Annual Performed July 2025 Fresh Annual Will Be Completed July 2026 Rear Seats Located in Ohio Original Logbooks 1948 to 1982 Missing. Current Logbooks Start at 2043 Hours Total Time in January of 1983 861 lbs Useful Load 50 Gallon Fuel Capacity
Interior
Red and Cream Leather Seats Red Carpet and Side Panels
Exterior
White with Red Accents Repainted February 2002
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 170
This Cessna 170 (N3835V) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,210 hours on the airframe. There are currently 9 170 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $32,643 to $195,000.
The 170 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 9 GPH (34 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $56/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 5,210 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 registration data pending for N3835V.
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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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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