Cessna 170 Series for Sale — The Tailwheel Four-Seater That Started It All
The Cessna 170 is the grandfather of the Cessna 172 Skyhawk — a four-seat tailwheel aircraft that Cessna produced from 1948 to 1956 to fill the gap between the two-seat 140 and the needs of pilots who required genuine family transportation capability. When Cessna converted the 170 to tricycle gear and renamed it the 172 in 1956, the rest of aviation history was essentially written — but the 170 itself remained beloved by pilots who preferred the authentic tailwheel experience and appreciated the aircraft's all-metal construction and generous useful load. Today, well-maintained Cessna 170s attract both practical pilots and collectors who value the type's genuine vintage character.
170 Series Variants
The Cessna 170 progressed from fabric-covered wings on the original model through the all-metal 170A to the definitive 170B with its large slotted flaps that provided genuine short-field capability. The Continental C-145 and O-300 engines powering these aircraft are well-understood and well-supported — overhauled by facilities worldwide at competitive prices. The 170's useful load, combined with its four-seat accommodation and reasonable cruise speed, makes it a genuinely practical personal aircraft rather than simply a collector's piece.
Find Your Cessna 170 on Airplane Trade
Browse Cessna 170, 170A, and 170B aircraft for sale on Airplane Trade from verified sellers worldwide. Tailwheel enthusiasts, collectors, and practical pilots alike will find the right 170 among our listings. Connect with sellers who provide complete Continental engine documentation and airframe histories for these classic four-seat tailwheels.