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Cessna 170B

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The Cessna 170B 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.

Cessna 170B specifications

ManufacturerCessna
Model170B
Production years1952–1956
Aircraft typeFour-seat high-wing tailwheel piston single
Seats4
Landing gearFixed conventional (tailwheel)
CertificationFAA A-799

Cessna 170B weights and capacities

Maximum takeoff weight2,200 lb
Standard fuel capacity42 gal total / 37 gal usable
Maximum baggage120 lb combined

Cessna 170B engine and configuration

EngineContinental · 145 hp · @ 2,700 rpm

Cessna 170B history and development

The cataloged production period is 1952–1956.

Cessna 170B is part of the Cessna 170 family under FAA A-799. The 170B added slotted flaps and revised tail and control-system details. 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.

Cessna 170B fuel capacity

Standard total fuel: 42 U.S. gallons. Standard usable fuel: 37 U.S. gallons. The 170B added slotted flaps and revised tail and control-system details.

Cessna 170B configurations and applicability

Normal-category landplane

Maximum takeoff weight2,200 lb

Utility-category landplane

Maximum takeoff weight1,900 lb

Cessna 170B model applicability and configuration

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.

Cessna 170B weight and balance

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 170B calculator.

Always verify aircraft applicability. Check the current POH or AFM, equipment list and weight and balance records for the individual aircraft.

Cessna 170B frequently asked questions

What is the maximum takeoff weight of the Cessna 170B?

The represented maximum takeoff weight is 2,200 lb.

How much usable fuel does the Cessna 170B carry?

The represented standard usable fuel capacity is 37 U.S. gallons.

Reference sources

FAA: Type Certificate Data Sheet A-799 - Cessna 170 / 170A / 170B

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