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CessnaSingle-engine piston · La Grande, Oregon, USA

1949 Cessna 170A

Price
$74,900
Year
1949
Total time
3,563 hours
Location
United States

Specifications

General

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
170A
Serial Number
19142
Registration #
N9581A
Condition
Used

Airframe

Total time
3,563
Complete Logs
Yes
  • 1949 Cessna 170A,
  • 3,563 TTAF
  • Annual 12/2025,
  • Original logs from 1949 factory delivery
  • Whelen LED wingtip and tail strobe/position lights (STC SA800EA)
  • Cleveland wheels and brakes (STC SA13GL), new brake linings 3/2026
  • 8.50x6 Dresser main tires and tubes (2023)
  • Steel tailwheel adapter plate, Univair rudder bellcrank
  • BAS shoulder harness system, metal-to-metal seat belts
  • Lake View Aeronautics folding rear jump seat (STC SA933NW)
  • New instrument panel and Whelen post lighting (2016)
  • Pitot-static system rebuilt 8/2025

Engine

Engine 1 Time
556 SMOH
Engine TBO
1800
Compressions 12/2025
74, 70, 78, 76, 72, 74 /80
  • Continental C145-2, S/N 3976-8-2
  • 556 SMOH
  • Major overhaul by Premier Aircraft, Troutdale OR, 5/2014
  • New cylinders, pistons, and rings at overhaul
  • Crankshaft ultrasound inspected, crankcase repaired at overhaul
  • Factory-rebuilt Slick magnetos, overhauled MA-3SPA carburetor, new harness
  • B&C lightweight starter (STC SE00145WI)
  • Jasco alternator
  • Brackett air filter
  • Oil changes at regular intervals, Phillips XC 20W50 with CamGuard

Propeller

  • McCauley
  • 556 SPOH
  • Overhauled by Western Aircraft Propeller, 12/2013

Avionics

  • King KT78A transponder, 91.413 certified 8/2025
  • uAvionix tailBeacon ADS-B Out
  • Garmin 296 in Air Gizmo panel dock
  • Narco Com 11A comm
  • Flightcom 403 intercom
  • iPad panel mount

Description

The seller is pleased to offer this 1949 Cessna 170A, distinguished by original logbooks dating to factory delivery, a Premier Aircraft major overhaul with new cylinders, and consistent annual flying in the Columbia Gorge. B&C push-button starter, Whelen LED strobes and position lights, Cleveland wheels and brakes, and a simple, light VFR panel.

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