1950 Cessna 170A

1950 Cessna 170A

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$85,000
Location CA
Seats 4
Reg # N5452C
Engine CONTINENTAL C145-2
Cruise 105 kts (194 km/h)
ICAO Type C170
✓ Clean NTSB

Listing Details

Seller reported
Year
1950
Make
Cessna
Model
170A
Location
CA
Seller
Aircraft Total Time
Source
globalplanesearch.com
Aircraft Total Time: 2693 Hours Engine Time: 148 SMOH on C-145 Contintal six cylinder Propeller Time: 258 SPOH on fixed pitch two blade Annual Due: July 2027 Useful Load: 908 Lbs

Cessna 170A — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
105 kts (194 km/h)
Max Speed
139 kts (257 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
9 GPH (34 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

Fuel Burn
9.0 GPH
~$58/hr
Variable Cost
$130/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$18,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$30,000
every 2,000 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 170A typical: $70,000 – $195,000 median $130,000 across 9 active listings

This listing at $85,000 is 35% below median.

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About the Cessna 170A

The Cessna 170 is the classic four-seat taildragger that preceded the 172 — produced 1948-1956 with a Continental O-300 (145 hp) and conventional tailwheel landing gear. The 170A and B introduced flaps and refined wings. A characterful 1950s taildragger, sought after by classic-aircraft enthusiasts and pilots who want tailwheel experience in a Cessna airframe.

Produced 1948–1956.

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