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

This 1953 Cessna 170B, registered as N508WL, represents a comprehensively restored example with only 596.9 hours since its complete tip-to-tail restoration was completed in 2012 by Ron Anderson. The airframe has a total time of 4,950 hours and has received a fresh annual inspection valid through September 2025. It is powered by a factory-new ECI Lycoming O-360-A1A engine producing 180 horsepower, which has 596.9 hours since major overhaul against a 2,000-hour TBO, and is paired with an MT two-blade propeller with the same time since new.

The aircraft is extensively equipped for backcountry operations, featuring a Sportsman STOL kit,...

Year: 1953

Make: Cessna

Series: 170

Model: 170B

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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

ADS-B Out

Stratus - ADS-B In/Out Transponder

EMS/EIS

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

Interior

Airtex - Custom Interior, Rear Folding Seats, Removable Rear Seats, New Fiberglass Glare Shield, Sun Visors, BAS Retractable TSO'd 4 Point Shoulder Harnesses, New Interior Paint Trim, Cargo Net, Extended Baggage Compartment, Seats Custom Leather

Exterior

Denton - New One-Piece Windshield and Bubble Side Windows, Aft Luggage Door with Cargo Door, Epoxy Paint Scheme Blue White with Black Accents

Electrical System

McFarlane - Lightweight Starter Alternator, Rewire with All New Pulleys

Doors

BAS - Hydraulic Door Stewards Inflatable Door Seals, Collapsible BAS Tailwheel Handling Handle

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating: 10/10

Paint Rating: 10/10

Interior Notes: Custom Airtex Interior - Rated 10/10, Atlee Dodge Rear Folding Seats, Removable Rear Seats, New Fiberglass Glare Shield, Rosen Sun Visors, BAS Retractable TSO'd 4 Point Shoulder Harnesses, New Interior Paint & Trim, Cargo Net, Silkirk Extended Baggage Compartment, Sport Aircraft Seats Custom Leather