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

This 1948 Cessna 170, the first year of the model, is presented by its owner as well maintained and upgraded, with a total airframe time of 3,590 hours. Its Continental O-300B engine has 1,892 hours since major overhaul and 1,020 hours since top overhaul, and is fitted with Millennium cylinders. The engine is supported by a Plane Power 50A alternator, Bartone exhaust, and a spin-on oil filter. The propeller has been upgraded for short field work and is a McCauley 1A175/DM8042.

The aircraft is set up for backcountry flying with a PPonk gear kit, vortex generators, 26 inch Tundra Tires, and a Baby Bush tailwheel. Other features include a one...

Year
1948
Make
Cessna
Series
170
Model
170

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Backcountry, Recreational

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,590 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,892 hrs (SMOH)

Avionics

GPS

Garmin 496 - GPS Map

Comms

PS Engineering Radio/Intercom

ADSB

uAvionix Tailbeacon - ADSB

PFD

Garmin G5 PFD

EMS

Electronic Tach

Additional Equipment

One Piece Windshield

Jump Seats

BAS Jump Seats

Tail Pull Handles

BAS Tail Pull Handles

Alternator

Plane Power 50A Alternator

Exhaust System

Bartone Exhaust

Oil Filter

Spin on Oil Filter

Avionics Master Switch

USB Port

Stratus USB Port

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
O300B
Propeller Model
McCauley 1A175/DM8042

Asking Price

$67,500

Aircraft Location

Trivoli, IL, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Oct 6, 2026: $67,500(-$2,000) - barnstormers

Sep 4, 2026: $69,500 - barnstormers

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First Seen: Sep 4, 2026

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Asking Price

$67,500