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1954 Cessna 170BSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Phoenix, AZ, USA

This is a beautifully maintained 1954 Cessna 170B, registration N3488C, offering a rare opportunity to own a classic tailwheel aircraft with modern avionics and meticulous maintenance. The airframe has a total time of 4,350 hours, and the engine has 1,000 hours since overhaul. With a useful load of 820 pounds and four seats, it is equipped for both backcountry exploration and cross-country travel, featuring the semi-Fowler "Para-Lift" flaps that make it an excellent short-field performer.

The seller notes no damage history. The interior was completed in 2023, and the aircraft is described as starting easily, flying straight, and delivering...

Year
1954
Make
Cessna
Series
170
Model
170B
Tail #
N3488C
Serial #
26531

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Backcountry
Flight Rules
VFR & IFR
Useful Load
820 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,350 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,000 hrs

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2023

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1

Asking Price

$135,000

Aircraft Location

Phoenix, AZ, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jul 28, 2026: $135,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Jul 28, 2026

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Asking Price

$135,000