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1953 Cessna 170BSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • FL, USA

This 1953 Cessna 170B, registration N1881C, is presented for sale by Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales and is hangared in Stuart, Florida. The airframe shows a total time of 4,104 hours. Powered by a Continental C145-2 engine with 2,203 hours since major overhaul (SMOH), noted to be past the engine’s 1,800-hour TBO, the most recent compression readings were 76, 63, 68, 74, 73, and 68/80. The propeller, a 1A170/DM7653, has 373 hours since prop overhaul (SPOH).

This 170B features an updated leather interior in a saddle color with matching side panels, paired with a retro paint scheme of mint green over dark brown. The avionics suite includes a...

Year
1953
Make
Cessna
Series
170
Model
170B
Tail #
N1881C
Serial #
26025

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,104 hrs
Engine 1 Time
2,203 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
373 hrs (SPOH)
Inspection Status
September 2024 Annual

Avionics

GPS

Garmin 155XL - GPS/Com

Comms

Narco Mark 12D - Digital Nav/Com

ADSB

Appareo Stratus ESG - ESG Transponder with ADS-B out

Audio

Telex - Intercom System

AP

Century One - Autopilot System

Additional Equipment

Landing Light

Polished Spinner

Position Lights

Scott Tail Wheel

Scott - Tail Wheel

Shoulder Harnesses

Glareshield with Flood Lights

Updated Glareshield with Flood Lights

Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT)

Six Probe EGT

Cleveland Wheels and Brakes

Cleveland - Wheels Brakes

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Saddle Color Leather with Matching side panels
Exterior Notes
Mint Green over Dark Brown

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
C145-2

Asking Price

$89,900

Aircraft Location

FL, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jun 13, 2026: $89,900 - controller

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Asking Price

$89,900