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Contact Information

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.

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