The Cessna 170 (ICAO type C170) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Normal/Utility category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 900 kg. It offers a maximum range of 370 nm, a cruise speed of 104 knots, a service ceiling of 15,500 ft and seating for up to 4 across its variants.
Cessna 170
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 2,509
- Active
- 2,505
- Origin
- United States
6 for sale right now
Per-variant specifications
The FAA paperwork
TCDS A-799 · Rev 54 · issued 2004-11-05
- Category
- Normal/Utility
- MTOW
- 999 kg
- Seats
- 1 crew · 3 passengers
- Fuel
- 142 L
Continental C145-2 (See Item 112 for optional engine)
Civil Air Regulations Part 03 dated December 15, 1946, as amended by 03-1 thru 03-3.
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Cessna 170 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Cessna 170 fleet — updated daily.
74 yearsmedian age
Of the 2,103 registered Cessna 170 with a known build year (84% of the 2,509 we track), the median age is 74 years.
128changed registration in 12 months
128 of the 2,509 registered Cessna 170 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (5% of the fleet), across 128 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 82
- Tracked flights
- 351
- Tracked flight hours
- 616
- Share of fleet flying
- 3%
82 Cessna 170 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (3% of the registered fleet), across 351 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
Cessna 170 manuals & documents
40 documents for the Cessna 170 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Flight Manual · Maintenance Manual · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Specifications · Other Documents · Weight And Balance · Service Bulletins · Airworthiness Directives · Type Certificate · Supplemental Type Certificate · Wiring Diagram · V Speeds Reference. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) is specifically designed for the Cessna 170B aircraft. It serves as a comprehensive guide for pilots, providing essential information regarding the operation, performance, and safety procedures for this model. The handbook includes detailed sections on aircraft specifications, performance data, and operational checklists, ensuring that pilots have access to critical information needed for safe flight operations. It is intended for both new and experienced pilots who require a reliable reference for the Cessna 170B.
- Wingspan: 36 ft
- Max Takeoff Weight: 2,400 lbs
- Cruise Speed: 100 knots
- Service Ceiling: 14,000 ft
- Vso (stalling speed): 47 knots
Pilot's Operating Handbook
Flight Manual
Maintenance Manual
- ReadInstructions for Continued Airworthiness No. ICA1702520229 pages · 251 KB · via www.wingxstol.com
- ReadSERVICE LETTER 23320214 pages · 733 KB · via www.wipaire.com
- ReadType Acceptance Report TAR 8/21B/24 – Cessna 170 Series201811 pages · 77 KB · via www.aviation.govt.nz
- ReadInstructions for Continued Airworthiness201312 pages · 87 KB · via avfab.com
- ReadCessna Flap Gap Seals 100/200 Series STC#SA2382NM200010 pages · 732 KB · via www.knots2u.net
- ReadInstructions for Continued Airworthiness McFarlane Aviation, Inc. PMA Door Hinges, Cessna 170 Series5 pages · 393 KB · via www.mcfarlaneaviation.com
Systems Description
Parts Catalog
Weight And Balance
Service Bulletins
- ReadService Bulletin: SB-001 Rev C202211 pages · 889 KB · via aeroaccessories.com
- ReadAirworthiness Directive Schedule Aeroplanes Cessna 170 Series20115 pages · 151 KB · via www.aviation.govt.nz
- ReadAIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE AD/CESSNA 170/78 Amdt 120074 pages · 32 KB · via services.casa.gov.au
- ReadAIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE AD/CESSNA 170/79 Crew Seat Back Cylinder Lock Modification20072 pages · 23 KB · via services.casa.gov.au
- ReadAIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE AD/CESSNA 170/72 Cigar Lighter Wiring20032 pages · 16 KB · via services.casa.gov.au
- ReadAIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE20012 pages · 14 KB · via services.casa.gov.au
- ReadAirworthiness Directives; Cessna Models 170A, 170B, 172, 172A through 172P, 175, 175A, 175B, 175C, P172D and R172E (USAF T-41B) Airplanes19825 pages · 1.4 MB · via archives.federalregister.gov
- ReadSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES19811 pages · 11 KB · via services.casa.gov.au
- ReadWeight & Balance for CESSNA 170B15 pages · 432 KB · via www.cessnaflyer.org
Airworthiness Directives
- ReadSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES20022 pages · 14 KB · via services.casa.gov.au
- ReadSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES20011 pages · 13 KB · via services.casa.gov.au
- ReadAD/CESSNA 170/47 Amdt 1 - Crankcase Breather Tube and Oil Seal19862 pages · 62 KB · via services.casa.gov.au
- ReadSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES19831 pages · 11 KB · via services.casa.gov.au
- ReadSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES19791 pages · 11 KB · via services.casa.gov.au
Type Certificate
Supplemental Type Certificate
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What is the range of the Cessna 170?
The Cessna 170 has a maximum range of 370 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Cessna 170 carry?
The Cessna 170 seats up to 4 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Cessna 170?
The Cessna 170's maximum take-off weight is 900 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Cessna 170?
The Cessna 170's ICAO type designator is C170.
How many Cessna 170 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 2,509 registered Cessna 170 airframes worldwide.
Registered 170 aircraft
Individual 170 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N170A· 1987
- C-GKPZ· 1983
- N2115D· 1979
- N4153V· 1963
- PT-AQV· 1961
- N4999V· 1959
- N8224E· 1959
- N2636V· 1958
- PT-ALG· 1958
- N9119A· 1958
- N3835V· 1957
- N170FM· 1957
- N3579D· 1957
- PT-APJ· 1956
- N2628D· 1956
- C-FZHV· 1956
- N117GS· 1956
- N3566D· 1956
- C-FITN· 1956
- C-ZOL· 1956
- N170FS· 1956
- N4570C· 1956
- C-DLR· 1956
- N3582D· 1956