170 — Cessna Aircraft Company 170
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 331
- Active
- 296
- Type
- Piston
- Origin
- US
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Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C170 C170 | 0-300 SER | 900 kg | 370 nm | 104 kt | 4 |
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The FAA paperwork
TCDS A-799 · 54 · issued 2004-11-05
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS A-799), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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Cessna Aircraft Company 170 manuals & documents
13 documents for the Cessna Aircraft Company 170 — Airworthiness Directives · Type Certificate · Flight Manual · Maintenance Manual · Specifications · Other Documents. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This document serves as the Airplane Flight Manual for the Cessna 170, detailing assembly, specifications, and operational guidelines for pilots and hobbyists. It includes essential safety warnings, installation instructions for various components, and setup procedures for the Aura 8 Advanced Flight Control System. The manual is designed for users who are assembling and operating the Cessna 170 model aircraft, providing comprehensive information to ensure safe and effective flight operations. Key sections cover battery charging, installation of flight components, and transmitter setup, making it a vital resource for both novice and experienced model pilots.
- Wingspan: 86.7 in (2204 mm), Length: 60.1 in (1544 mm), Standard Weight: 8.66 lbs (3.93 kg).
- Use advanced LiPo balancing charger for battery charging; recommended batteries are 4S, 5S, and 6S types.
- Follow all safety instructions to avoid damage and serious injury; inspect the model before each flight.
- Transmitter setup includes specific channel assignments and flight mode configurations for the Aura 8 system.
- Installation procedures are detailed for components like rudder, landing gear, and wings, including required tools.
Airworthiness Directives
- AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE20032 pages· 38 KB· via hartzellprop.com
- SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES20022 pages· 14 KB· via services.casa.gov.au
- SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES20011 pages· 13 KB· via services.casa.gov.au
- SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES19831 pages· 11 KB· via services.casa.gov.au
Maintenance Manual
Other Documents
- AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE AD/CESSNA 170/72 Cigar Lighter Wiring20032 pages· 16 KB· via services.casa.gov.au
- AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE20012 pages· 14 KB· via services.casa.gov.au
- SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES19811 pages· 11 KB· via services.casa.gov.au
- Completion and Disposition of FAA form 337, & Field Approvals67 pages· 468 KB· via www.faasafety.gov
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Registered 170 aircraft
Individual 170 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N4153V1963
- N2636V1958
- N3835V1957
- N4477B1955
- N4339B1955
- N4464B1955
- N3412D1955
- N4436B1955
- N3474C1954
- N3482C1954
- N2801C1954
- N2581C1954
- N1827C1953
- N3236A1953
- N8282A1952
- N2767D1952
- N1744D1951
- N5783C1950
- N5527C1950
- N5428C1950
- N5457C1950
- PPDTO1950
- N4162V1950
- N9219A1949
How many Cessna Aircraft Company 170 are there?
331 Cessna Aircraft Company 170 are on the worldwide civil registry, of which about 296 are active. This counts registered airframes, not total production.
What is the range of the Cessna Aircraft Company 170?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 170 has a range of about 370 nautical miles.
How fast is the Cessna Aircraft Company 170?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 170 cruises at around 104 knots.
What is the Cessna Aircraft Company 170's maximum take-off weight?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 170 has a maximum take-off weight of 900 kg.
How many seats does the Cessna Aircraft Company 170 have?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 170 is typically configured for up to 4 occupants.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Cessna Aircraft Company 170?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 170 uses ICAO type designator C170.
Is the Cessna Aircraft Company 170 type certified?
Yes. The Cessna Aircraft Company 170 holds a type certificate; you can read its Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) and what each section means on Sprinkle.