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1949 Cessna 170ASingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Bellingham, WA, USA

This 1949 Cessna 170A project is an interesting opportunity for a hands-on buyer, offered at $44,500 and currently located in Bonners Ferry, Idaho (65S). The airframe shows approximately 2,300 hours total time, and the seller indicates that complete airframe and engine logs are available. The aircraft features a polished aluminum exterior and a restored interior. It has been modified with a Franklin 165 hp conversion and a climb propeller, though the engine experienced a valve failure and is being sold as a core requiring overhaul or replacement.

Significant upgrades include a Horton STOL kit, Cessna 180 landing gear, one-piece windshield,...

Year
1949
Make
Cessna
Series
170
Model
170A

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique
Seats (Stock)
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,300 hrs
Logbook Status
Complete airframe and engine logs

Additional Equipment

Landing Gear

Cessna 180 - landing gear

Windshield

One-piece windshield

Starter

Lightweight starter

Alternator

50-amp alternator

Vacuum Pump

Backup electric vacuum pump

Pitot Tube

Heated pitot tube

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Restored interior
Exterior Notes
Polished aluminum exterior

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Power
165 HP
Propeller Model
Climb prop

Asking Price

$44,500

Aircraft Location

Bellingham, WA, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Jul 24, 2026: $44,500 - barnstormers

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First Seen: Jul 24, 2026

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Asking Price

$44,500