Cessna 170A

The Cessna 170A is a model in the 170 family. It is described here as a Four-seat high-wing tailwheel piston single. FAA type-certificate reference: A-799.

The cataloged production period is 1949–1951.

Cessna 170A is part of the Cessna 170 family under FAA A-799. The 170A introduced the all-metal single-strut wing and a 42-gallon fuel system. The standard Continental C145 installation is rated at 145 hp at 2,700 rpm. For the landplane, the TCDS establishes a 2,200 lb Normal-category maximum weight and a 1,900 lb Utility-category limit, with four seats and a 120 lb baggage limit. Approved seaplane, skiplane, auxiliary-fuel and engine modifications are separate configurations.

Standard total fuel: 42 U.S. gallons. Standard usable fuel: 37 U.S. gallons. The 170A introduced the all-metal single-strut wing and a 42-gallon fuel system.

This page is scoped to the standard landplane data in FAA A-799. Approved seaplane/skiplane installations, optional engines, auxiliary tanks and later alterations can change weight, fuel and loading applicability. Match values to serial number and current aircraft configuration.

Maximum takeoff weight: 2,200 lb. Maximum combined baggage: 120 lb. Normal-category landplane maximum weight is 2,200 lb and Utility-category landplane maximum weight is 1,900 lb. Seaplane limits differ. Current empty weight, CG, equipment list and loading instructions remain controlling. Use the approved aircraft-specific documentation and current weight-and-balance record for operational calculations. WBcalc does not currently provide a model-specific Cessna 170A calculator.