The International Cessna 170 Association

The first production model was successive #18001, but both it and #18002 were experimental and eventually scrapped by Cessna. The first C170 formed for sale to the public was SN18003, which rolled out of the factory doors on February 6, 1948. She made her first trip on February 27, 1948. The Cessna 170 began it’s life looking much like it’s little brother, the Cessna 140. literally, the 1948 C170 is quite often mistaken for the smaller two-place C140 by the casual observer. In 1948, Cessna expanded and strained the 140 to make it a four-place aircraft and called it the 170. It had no dorsal fin, had fabric-covered feathers, vee-type wing struts and three C140 fuel tanks to give it the necessary range for it’s bigger engine. The engine used was a Continental C145 (later designated the O-300A) and would be used throughout the total production run of Cessna 170s. The Cessna 170B was introduced in 1952 and continued in production with several modifications until production on the series ended in 1956. The most obvious change from the 170/170A is the large semi-Fowler flaps same to those used on the L-19. The flaps were labeled “Para-lift” by Cessna, but the term “barn door” is the more common confession. The Cessna 172 was introduced in 1956, and tricycle gear took over the general aerodynemics scene. Since Cessna had parts left for some C170s, they continued to produce the C170B until the sectors were gone. As for performance, the stock Cessna 170 will elegant much do what the Owner’s Manual says. It will get into a much shorter farmland than it will get out of at gross weight. The Cessna 170 is a good, honest tail dragger and has had very few AD notes on either the airframe or engine. An annual We now have many more choices for apparel and accessories - interlaced shirts, polos, knits, t-shirts, active wear, hats, accessories, fleece, and more. All come with our logo decorated on (tees are screen printed). N-numbers and other apotheosis can be added.