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

This 1953 Cessna 170B, registration N508WL, is a highly modified example presented with 4,950 hours total time on the airframe. The aircraft underwent a complete tip-to-tail restoration in 2012 by Ron Anderson, and since that restoration, it has accumulated only 596.9 hours. It is equipped with a factory-new ECI Lycoming O-360-A1A 180-horsepower engine, which has 596.9 hours since major overhaul against a 2,000-hour TBO, and a new MT two-blade propeller with the same time. A fresh annual inspection was completed, valid through September 2025.

This aircraft is extensively outfitted for backcountry and utility operations. It features a...

Year
1953
Make
Cessna
Series
170
Model
170B
Serial #
number

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Utility, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,950 hrs
Engine 1 Time
596.9 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
596.9 hrs (SNEW)
Logbook Status
Complete Logs
Inspection Status
Fresh Annual September 2025

Avionics

GPS

Garmin 660 - GPS (AirGizmo Panel Mount)

Comms

Garmin SL40 - Comm

ADSB

Stratus - ADS-B In/Out Transponder

EMS

EI UGB-16 - EI Engine Analyzer, EI digital gauges, oil pressure and temp digital gauge

Additional Equipment

Angle of Attack Indicator

Alpha Systems Falcon - kit Angle of Attack Indicator HUD

Fuel System

CiES - Extended Range Fuel Tanks 56 Gallons Usable, Fuel senders

Landing Gear

Cleveland - Alaska Bush Wheels, Six-Bolt Wheels, Double Puck Brakes, Heavy Duty Tailwheel, Tailwheel suspension

Aerodynamic Modifications

MicroAero - VG's, Leading Edge Cuff Gap Covers

Windows

New One-Piece Windshield and Bubble Side Windows

Luggage Compartment

Denton - Aft Luggage Door with Cargo Door, Extended baggage compartment

Electrical System

McFarlane - Lightweight Starter Alternator, Rewire with All New Pulleys

Doors

Hydraulic Door Stewards & Inflatable Door Seals

Tailwheel Handling

BAS - Collapsible BAS Tailwheel Handling Handle

Interior Seating

Atlee Dodge - Rear Folding Seats, Removable Rear Seats

Sun Visors

Rosen - Sun Visors

Safety Harnesses

BAS - BAS Retractable TSO'd 4 point Shoulder Harnesses

Cargo Net

Glare Shield

New Fiberglass Glare Shield

Intercom

4-Place Intercom

Emergency Locator Transmitter

ELT 406 MHz

Flight Instrument

UAvionix AV30

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
10/10
Paint Rating
10/10
Interior Notes
Custom Airtex Interior - Rated 10/10, New Interior Paint & Trim
Exterior Notes
Epoxy Paint Scheme - Blue & White with Black Accents - Rated 10/10

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-360-A1A
Engine Power
180 HP
Propeller Model
MT Two-Blade Prop

Asking Price

$199,000

Aircraft Location

OR, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Dec 21, 2025: $199,000(-$21,000) - aircraftforsale

Nov 29, 2025: $220,000 - aircraftforsale

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First Seen: Nov 29, 2025

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