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1953 Cessna 170BSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Gig Harbor, WA 98329 United States

This 1953 Cessna 170B, listed at $180,000 and located in Gig Harbor, WA, presents a compelling package for the backcountry enthusiast. The airframe has a total time of 3,245 hours, while the engine, a Factory Overhaul Continental IO360 producing 210 horsepower, has just 270 hours since overhaul. The aircraft is equipped with an 80" constant-speed propeller and a suite of performance and utility modifications, including a Horton STOL kit, vortex generators, and a T3 tailwheel. The seller highlights short-field capability, stating the aircraft "takes off in 100ft, and climbs at 1800fpm."

The listing emphasizes its rugged utility...

Year
1953
Make
Cessna
Series
170
Model
170B

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Backcountry, Recreational
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,245 hrs
Engine 1 Time
270 hrs

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
IO-360
Engine Power
210 HP
Propeller Model
80\" Constant Speed

Asking Price

$180,000

Aircraft Location

Gig Harbor, WA 98329 United States

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Aug 31, 2026: $180,000(-$20,000) - barnstormers

May 9, 2026: $200,000 - barnstormers

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First Seen: May 9, 2026

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Asking Price

$180,000