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Cessna 170B

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry codes 2072306, 2072307

Manufacturer (registry)
CESSNA
Model
170B
Registry codes
2072306, 2072307
Registered
1,300 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. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

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Aircraft by year built · 1,790

1947Registered nowDeregistered2026

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
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Information bulletins that may apply · 6

Historical bulletins · 1
SAIB CE-10-40Aircraft Fuel System; water contamination of fuel tank systems on Cessna single engine airplanesIssued Jul 27, 2010
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Registered aircraft · 1,300

N108TSHesser Dale W · Cardington, OHBuilt 1952 · S/N 20328N111LKnuth Dale G · Hartford, SDBuilt 1952 · S/N 20642N112QBFloyd Austin · Searcy, ARBuilt 1955 · S/N 26952
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STCs approved for this model · 400

STC SA00030WIInstallation of flap and aileron gap seals.Flight EnhancementsSTC SA00061LAInstallation of JPI digital tachometer.J P InstrumentsSTC SA00068SEInstallation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1)Electronics International Inc.
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NTSB investigations · 1,122

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

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 137 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 305 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ANC26LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 170B · Willow, AKSep 11, 2026 · N2525D · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA318Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 170B · South Lake Tahoe, CAAug 26, 2026 · N2285D · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26LA272Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Hartwell, GAThe pilot’s failure to compensate for the gusty and variable wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with trees during takeoff.Jul 10, 2026 · N1838C · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 858

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

Accident 20260910011989ACessna 170B · Skwentna, AKOn September 10, 2026, the pilot-in-command was conducting off-airport operations in a tundra field located 9.1 miles north-northwest of Skwentna, Alaska. During the takeoff roll, just after applying full power, the aircraft hit a soft spot causing it to…Sep 10, 2026 · N2525D · Substantial damageAccident 20260710010389ACessna 170B · Hartwell, GAOn climb out from runway 13 at 0GA1 airport, at an altitdue of about 30 feet, the aircraft experienced a sudden crosswind from the southwest that instantly shifted to coming from the northeast and rolled right impacting pine trees on the southwest side on the…Jul 10, 2026 · N1838C · Substantial damageAccident 20260528004829ACessna 170B · Bethel, AKPlot was cleared for landing on 19R. Due to a speci and wind change the twoer changed the authorized runway to 01L. Pilot was instructed to make a 180 in the downwind and cleared for landing on 01L. Winds were reported at 040 at 14 creating a crosswind…May 28, 2026 · N2526D · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports · 42

SDR 2026FA0000662Points · defectiveTHE ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY RAN ROUGH ON THE RIGHT MAG CHECK AND WOULD OCCASIONALLY COMPLETELY CUT OUT BUT THE EGT'S DIDN'T POINT TO ANY PARTICULAR CYLINDER. THE P LEADS AND IGNITION SWITCH TESTED GOOD. I REMOVED AND DISASSEMBLED THE RIGHT MAG. I FOUND THE RIVEAug 23, 2026 · N2711C · Cessna 170B · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2017FA0000623Universal Joint · separatedUPON LANDING FLARE TO TOUCHDOWN AT 0C0, THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF FLIGHT CONTROLS. ONCE THE WHEELS CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE RUNWAY, THE PILOT WAS ABLE TO REACH TO COPILOT SIDE YOKE FOR CONTROL. THERE WAS NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT.Dec 6, 2017 · N2766 · Cessna 170B · Control Column SectionSDR 2017FA0000355Cylinder · failedNUMBER 3 CYLINDER FAILED. IT CAME APART ABOUT 1 1/2 INCHES UP FROM THE BASE. CYLINDER WAS FIRST INSTALLED ON 6-9-1997 AND RECONDITIONED AT 495 HOURS ON 6/2000. IT HAD 1686 HOURS SINCE NEW WHEN IT FAILED 4/2016.Aug 7, 2017 · N8170Q · Cessna 170B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
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