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1948 Cessna 170Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Trivoli, IL, USA

This 1948 Cessna 170 is the first year of the model and presents as a well-maintained, upgraded example, with the seller describing it as a smooth running and great flying bird. The airframe has accumulated 3600 total hours, while the Continental O-300B engine shows 1900 hours since major overhaul and 1020 hours since top overhaul, benefitting from Millennium cylinders. The aircraft is equipped with a Plane Power 50A alternator, Bartone exhaust, spin-on oil filter, and an upgraded McCauley 1A175/DM8042 propeller intended for short-field performance.

The extensive backcountry-focused modifications include a PPonk gear kit, vortex generators,...

Year
1948
Make
Cessna
Series
170
Model
170

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Backcountry, Recreational
Useful Load
69,500 lbs

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,600 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,900 hrs (SMOH)

Avionics

GPS

Garmin 496 - GPS Map

Comms

PS Engineering - PS Radio/Intercom

ADSB

uAvionix Tailbeacon - ADSB

PFD

Garmin G5

Additional Equipment

Electrical System

Plane Power 50A Alternator - Electronic Tach, Avionics Master Switch, USB Port

Exhaust System

Bartone Exhaust

Oil System

Spin on Oil Filter

Windshield

One piece windshield

Seats

BAS Jump Seats

Handles

BAS Tail Pull Handles

Engine

Millennium cylinders

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
O-300B
Propeller Model
McCauley 1A175/DM8042

Asking Price

$69,500

Aircraft Location

Trivoli, IL, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Sep 4, 2026: $69,500 - barnstormers

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First Seen: Sep 4, 2026

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Asking Price

$69,500