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1949 CESSNA 170A
Starts from the median asking price of 24 comparable Cessna Single-Engine Piston listings ($107,450), then adjusts for:
- Year -5 vs comparable listings -7.5%
- ADS-B (54% of comps) +1.2%
- Market supply: 1 for sale of 512 FAA-registered +4.8%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna 170A |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 3,563 hrs |
| Engine time | 556 SMOH |
Description
Hiller Aviation Brokerage & Consulting 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. DISCLAIMER Seller and Agent provide this information to assist the buyer’s evaluation; errors and omissions may occur. Buyer is responsible for verifying all specifications, times, and records through a pre-purchase inspection and independent review of the aircraft logbooks.
Avionics
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
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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General
| Year | 1949 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 170A |
| Serial Number | 19142 |
| Registration # | N9581A |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,563 |
|---|---|
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 556 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 1800 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | 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 |
|---|
Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 170A
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna 170A (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 410 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 104 kts · 120 mph |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The 170A seats up to 3 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
Actual flight path from FlightAware for N9581A. More flight tracking ›
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