Cessna 170A

Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 2072304

Manufacturer (registry)
CESSNA
Model
170A
Registry code
2072304
Registered
513 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
4
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
105 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-799
Holder
Textron Aviation Inc.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 724

1949Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 724 aircraft
1949183
1950273
1951184
19526
19532
19543
195517
195640
19574
19582
19621
19721
19731
19781
19841
19851
19871
19882
19911

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 19

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1956In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 20 ADs
19561
19691
19731
19741
19791
19811
19821
19871
19881
19901
19962
20001
20041
20051
20062
20111
20221
20231
See all 21 ADs
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2072304'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 6

Historical bulletins · 1
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2072304'))
  GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 513

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2072304')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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STCs approved for this model · 347

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s
  WHERE s.stc_number IN (SELECT stc_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc_model.parquet' WHERE model_key = '170A')
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NTSB investigations · 459

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
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FAA incident reports · 366

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2072304')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 11

SDR 2008FA0000682Control Cable · brokenCABLE BROKE AFT OF REAR PULLEY AND BULKHEAD. NO INSPECTION HOLES IN THIS AREA. (K)Jun 21, 2008 · N9739A · Cessna 170A · Rudder Control SystemSDR 2008FA0000370Leg Assy · brokenNOSE LANDING GEAR LEG BROKEN AT FORWARD WELD ON SHOCK ABSORBER ATTACHMENT BRACKET. EXISTING INTERNAL CRACK. PROBABLE CAUSE, BAD WELD. (K)May 7, 2008 · N5455C · Cessna 170A · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR 2005FA0000157Axle · brokenLT MAIN GEAR WHEEL AXLE BROKE BETWEEN GEAR LEG AND WHEEL RACE. (GL11200505686) (K)Nov 23, 2004 · N5430C · Cessna 170A · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR CA040429010Hub · corroded(CAN) UPON INSPECTION SEVERE CORROSION IN HUB CAVITY AND IN MOUNTING BORE. DIMENSIONS AT MINIMUM BEFORE REWORK. PROPELLER IS UNSERVICEABLE.Apr 29, 2004 · Cessna 170A · Propeller Hub SectionSDR CA011120009Mount · corroded(CAN) LT UPPER ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET AFT OF FIREWALL EXTREME CORROSION (HALF OF BRACKET MISSING) VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE DUE TO INSULATION COVERING ON FIREWALL.Aug 27, 2001 · Cessna 170A · Engine Mount SectionSDR 20010411CW001Lifter · brokenAIRCRAFT SUFFERED A LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE. TEARDOWN OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THE HYDRAULIC LIFTER BODY ON THE NR 5 CYLINDER HAD BROKEN.Mar 19, 2001 · N1228D · Cessna 170A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 97ZZZX3479Pedal · excess wearRUDDER PEDALS WERE REMOVED TO FACILITATE OTHER MAINTENANCE. UPON REMOVAL, FOUND PEDAL ATTACH HOLES SEVERELY ELONGATED. TO REPAIR, A .125 INCH DOUBLER OF 6061-T6 WAS USED ON EACH SIDE OF THE PEDAL AS THE PEDAL PIN WAS JUST LONG ENOUGH TO ACCOMODATE THE EXTRA Jul 1, 1997 · N9526A · Cessna 170A · Rudder Control SystemSDR 97ZZZX1696Battery Pack · corrodedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION FOUND HEAVY RUST ON ENDS OF BATTERY PACK WHERE TERMINALS AND CONNECTING BUSS BARS ARE SOLDERED. CORROSION WAS NOT VISIBLE UNTIL PACK WAS DISASSEMBLED (RENDERING IT NOT USABLE) BECAUSE CARDBOARD WAS GLUED OVER ENDS THEN WHOLE BATTERY PMar 28, 1997 · N1314D · Cessna 170A · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR 97ZZZX1246Bracket · bolt brokeTAIL WHEEL SEPARATED FROM AIRCRAFT. INVESTIGATION FOUND ASSY HAD SEPARATED DUE TO BROKEN BOLT. BOLT HAD BEEN DYE CHECKED AT LAST ANNUAL DUE TO REPORT OF ANOTHER AIRCRAFT WITH BROKEN BOLT. THE BOLT CRACK DID NOT SHOW UP ON A DYE CHECK. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDEDFeb 1, 1997 · N9032A · Cessna 170A · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 95ZZZX5938Venturi · faultyONE-PIECE VENTURI INSTALLED TO COMPLY WITH AD 93-18-03. AFTER INSTALLATION, AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT RUN SMOOTHLY, FUEL CONSUMPTION INCREASED ABOUT ONE AND ONE-HALF GALLONS PER HOUR. SUBMITTER STATED THAT THE AD SHOULD HAVE BEEN A MANDITORY INSPECTION AT ANNUAL ONOct 4, 1995 · N9026A · Cessna 170A · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 95ZZZX1879Tunnel · corrodedCABIN HEAT DUCT TUBING LEADING FROM THE FIREWALL TO THE REAR SEAT HEAT IS CAUSING SEVERE CORROSION IN THE CABIN TUNNEL INTERIOR. THIS TUNNEL SUPPORTS THE YOKE ASSEMBLY, TRIM WHEEL, AND FLAP LEVER. RECOMMEND REPLACING ALL INTERIOR DUCT TUBING WITH MODERN SILIMar 17, 1995 · N9210A · Cessna 170A · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
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