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Aircraft Details
- Price: Call for Price
- Year: 1952
- Make/Model: Cessna 170B
- Registration Number: D-ELTU
- Power: Piston
- Engines: 1 Engine
- Listing ID: 7090084
- Partner ID: 66713
- Posted On: Oct 14, 2026
- Updated On: Oct 14, 2026
Description
Beautiful, robust, and nicely maintained 1952 Cessna 170B.
This classic taildragger combines vintage charm with modern operational efficiency.
Meticulously maintained and stored in a dry hangar, it represents a turn-key opportunity for any serious classic aircraft enthusiast.
Boiko Air Services Ltd inspect in person every airplane we list for sale.
Airplane time state:
TTAF (Airframe): 3,880 Hours (905 Landings since new)
Engine Type: Continental C-145-2 (6-Cylinder, 145 HP)
TSO: 1,099 Hours (Overhauled in 2001). Engine runs flawlessly with an official Part-145 TBO Extension signed off in June 2026. Excellent compressions (avg. 78/80). Pristine internal condition.
Propeller: McCauley 1A170DM-7653 (TSO: 1,204 Hours / TBO Extension valid as of May 2026).
Avionics
COM 1: TQ KRT-2 (Modern 8.33 kHz spacing compliant)
Transponder: King KT 73 (Mode S Compliant)
Altitude Encoder: ACK A-30
Intercom: Flight Com 403mc
Interior
Rated 6/10. Clean, authentic vintage character.
Classic Brown Leather seats and trim.
Upgraded with a premium 3-point shoulder harness system for enhanced pilot and co-pilot safety.
Exterior
Rated 8/10. Full repaint completed in 2019 by previous owner.
Windshield and windows in good optical condition.
Additional Features
STC Autofuel: Approved for both Airframe and Engine, allowing highly economical operations on automotive premium gasoline (MOGAS).
Liese Double Muffler System: (2x D76-C 172) reducing noise emissions to an ultra-quiet 72.5 dB(A). Ideal for European airfields with strict noise abatements.
Brackett Air Filter Kit: Installed for optimal engine protection.
Starter: Equipped with the authentic, highly reliable vintage pull-starter system.
Overhauled carburator
The sale includes a second, separate Continental engine to be overhauled (perfect for future parts availability or a rebuild project).
Impressive, continuous, and fully transparent paper trail. Includes all original documentation from its past under the US "N-register" (originally imported via Belgium), followed by a comprehensive Swiss registry history, and its current German documentation.
TAX STATUS: EU VAT paid. Historical Swiss VAT was originally settled; however, please note that for a repatriation/re-import back to Switzerland, Swiss VAT (8.1%) will be applicable at the Swiss customs due to its export in 2015.
MAINTENANCE: Fresh 100-hour inspection completed at 3,880h. ARC valid until mid-2027. Ready to fly away.