PlaneFox tracks 12 Cessna 170 aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.

How far can a Cessna 170 fly?

A Cessna 170 flies about 514 nm, roughly 952 km, which is about 4 h 51 min in still air at typical cruise.

What does a Cessna 170 cost to own?

A Cessna 170 costs about EUR 1,861 a month to run, or about EUR 196 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.

More questions about the Cessna 170

How much does a Cessna 170 cost?

Used Cessna 170 prices vary depending on year of manufacture, airframe hours, avionics and overall condition. Browse the current Cessna 170 listings on PlaneFox to see real-time asking prices from European brokers and private sellers.

What is the price range for a used Cessna 170?

Cessna 170 prices depend heavily on year, airframe hours, engine time since overhaul and equipment level. Check the live Cessna 170 listings on PlaneFox to see the current asking-price range from brokers and private sellers.

How many Cessna 170 aircraft are for sale right now?

PlaneFox lists 12 Cessna 170 aircraft for sale right now, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it watches. The count moves through the week as those sources are re-read. Because PlaneFox reads the same listings repeatedly over time, it also shows which have cut their asking price and which have sold.

Where can I find a Cessna 170 for sale?

Every Cessna 170 PlaneFox can see is on this page — 12 of them, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it re-reads continuously. Most are listed in United States (5), followed by Austria (1). Each listing links straight through to the seller, so a Cessna 170 in another country is worth considering rather than filtering out.

What should I check when buying a used Cessna 170?

On a used Cessna 170, check airframe hours, engine time since overhaul, avionics generation and damage history before anything else. PlaneFox recommends a pre-purchase inspection by an EASA Part-145 shop that knows the type, which typically costs EUR 1,500 to EUR 3,500. Under 1,500 airframe hours is low-time and above 3,500 means budgeting for higher maintenance; most piston engines run a 2,000-hour TBO, so past 1,500 to 1,700 hours since overhaul expect the overhaul within one to three years at EUR 25,000 to EUR 45,000. Read the full logbook history for prop strikes, gear-up landings and structural repair, and confirm ADs and SBs are complied with.

About the Cessna 170

Aircraft overview

The Cessna 170 is a four seat, tailwheel, high wing piston single built by Cessna from 1948 to 1956. It sits between the earlier two seat Cessna 120 and 140 line and the later tricycle gear Cessna 172, sharing the practical utility that made Cessna high wing aircraft widely used by private owners, flight schools and backcountry pilots. The type matters because it combines classic tailwheel handling with a metal fuselage, good parts support and a large owner community. Early Cessna 170 aircraft used fabric covered wings, while the 170A and 170B introduced important airframe refinements.

Performance & specifications

Most Cessna 170 aircraft are powered by the six cylinder Continental C145 or Continental O 300, rated at 145 hp. Typical cruise speed is about 105 to 115 knots, depending on propeller, rigging, weight and modifications. Usable range is commonly around 450 to 500 nautical miles with standard fuel and sensible reserves. Useful load often falls in the 850 to 950 lb range, but individual aircraft vary significantly with equipment, interior, paint and modifications. Published service ceiling for later models is about 15,500 feet. The aircraft is valued for honest short field capability rather than high cruise speed.

Cabin & avionics

The cabin seats four, with two front seats and a rear bench. Access is through side doors, and baggage space is adequate for light touring if weight and balance are managed carefully. Compared with later Cessna singles, the cabin is simple and relatively narrow, but visibility is good from the high wing layout. Original panels were basic analog installations. Modern examples usually carry mixed avionics rather than factory glass, such as conventional flight instruments, VHF com and nav radios, transponders with ADS B Out, portable GPS units, Garmin GNS or GTN navigators, electronic engine monitors and occasional compact electronic flight displays.

Buying & value

Buyers should distinguish the original 170, the 170A and the 170B. The 170B is often sought for its improved wing and effective flaps, while early aircraft can appeal to purists. Pre purchase review should focus on corrosion, wing and strut condition, landing gear boxes, tailwheel assembly, firewall condition, engine history, fabric condition on early wings, logbook continuity and compliance with applicable airworthiness directives. Common upgrades include 180 hp engine conversions, alternators, improved brakes, STOL kits, vortex generators, shoulder harnesses, larger tires and modern radios. In the current PlaneFox used market, asking prices average about EUR 100,000, with observed listings from roughly EUR 77,000 to EUR 292,000, reflecting condition, modifications, engine time and restoration quality.

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