Cessna 170 Aircraft in Australia
Australian-registered aircraft (VH- prefix) operate under CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) certification. Active GA market with strong Daher TBM, Cirrus, Cessna and Beechcraft fleets. Outback flying creates active utility aircraft market (Cessna Caravan, Pilatus PC-12). Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth major hubs.
1 used Cessna 170 aircraft for sale in Australia · 4-seat · from $33K · updated 23 hours ago
About the Cessna 170
The Cessna 170 is the classic four-seat taildragger that preceded the 172 — a high-wing, conventional-gear single built from 1948 to 1956, powered by a Continental engine. Loved for its vintage character, light handling and backcountry capability, the 170 is the tailwheel forerunner of the tricycle-gear 172 Skyhawk and remains a sought-after classic and bush aircraft. See the live price range and median above for the Cessna 170 listings currently on the market.
Cessna 170 Specifications
Model specThe Cessna 170 is a 4-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 105 kt (194 km/h), a range of 500 nm (926 km), and a useful load of 900 lbs (408 kg).
1 Cessna 170 For Sale
There are currently 1 used Cessna 170 for sale, ranging from $33,269 to $33,269, with a median asking price of $33,269.
Cessna 170 Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170B | 1952–1956 | 4 | 105 kts (194 km/h) | 500 nm (926 km) | 900 lbs (408 kg) | $84K – $359K | A classic four-seat taildragger — the tailwheel forerunner of the 172, for a buyer wanting vintage character and backcountry capability. | 9 |
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How much does a Cessna 170 cost? Used 170 prices: from $33K, across 1 priced of 1 active listings.
Based on 4 priced listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Cessna 170
Every Cessna 170 faces a mandatory 2,000-hour overhaul, so the single biggest factor in used price is how much time remains before that overhaul is due — a fresh-overhaul airframe can be worth a large share of the $30,000 overhaul cost more than one approaching its limit.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 2,000-hour limit; this dominates resale value more than total time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records; missing logs cut value and complicate financing.
- Damage history — any prior accident, hard landing or blade strike; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a glass panel vs steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
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Cessna 170 Inventory by Country
| United States | 12 |
| Canada | 2 |
| Australia | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 1 |
| South Africa | 1 |
Cessna 170 Inventory by State
| California | 2 |
| Oregon | 2 |
Cessna 170 by Price
| Under $100k | 4 |
| Under $200k | 14 |
| Under $300k | 15 |
| Under $500k | 16 |
Cessna 170 Safety Record
Across all 170 variants, 728 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1982–2026. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | Summerdale, AL | Minor | — |
| Dec 27, 2025 | Rio de Janeiro, OF | Fatal (1) | — |
| Sep 01, 2025 | Eustis, ME | Minor | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent descent, contac… |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Everett, WA | Incident | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions. |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Knoxville, TN | Incident | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll in a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excur… |
NTSB records 1982–2026. Includes all Cessna 170 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.