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1950 Cessna 170ASingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Placerville, CA, USA

This 1950 Cessna 170A, registration N5452C, is a well-maintained example of the all-metal, single-strut model that marked an important step forward from the fabric-winged straight 170. Hangared at KPVD (Placerville, California), the airframe has 2,693 total hours and a useful load of 908 pounds. The seller notes complete logs, no hail damage, no corrosion, and that the right wing was replaced some years ago. A current annual inspection is due July 2027, and the aircraft is considered airworthy.

The C-145 Continental six-cylinder engine has 148 hours since major overhaul (TBO 1,700 hours), and the fixed-pitch two-blade propeller has 258...

Year
1950
Make
Cessna
Series
170
Model
170A
Tail #
N5452C
Serial #
26315

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Recreational
Useful Load
908 lbs

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,693 hrs
Engine 1 Time
148 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
258 hrs (SPOH)
Logbook Status
Complete logs
Inspection Status
Annual Due: July 2027. Airworthy Yes.

Avionics

Comms

PS Engineering PAR200A - PS Digital Flip/Flop Com Intercom

ADS-B In

Stratus Appereo - Transponder with ADSB In and Out

ADSB

Stratus Appereo - Transponder with ADSB In and Out

Additional Equipment

Interior Light

Alternator

Plane Power - Alternator

Air Filter

Brackett - Air Filter

Oil Filter

Spin-On Oil Filter

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
8/10
Interior Notes
Maroon leather seats with matching side panels. Wool headliner and utility flooring. Overall rated 8 out of 10.
Exterior Notes
Bare metal, partially polished. Paint it or polish it. The hard work is done and the sheet metal is straight.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
C-145

Asking Price

$85,000

Aircraft Location

Placerville, CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jul 7, 2026: $85,000 - controller

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First Seen: Jul 7, 2026

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Asking Price

$85,000