Sadly, I will need to sell my beloved 1953 Cessna 170B, N1977C, sn 26122. I bought it in early 2019 from another association member, and hope to sell to the same - to a good home. It is not currently listed anywhere else, so association members can get the first shot. Below are the details - feel free to contact me (email/PM/text is best for now as I am frequently on other calls).
1953 Cessna 170B - N1977C - sn 26122. Times are approximate as 77C still flies regularly. Currently hangared at KSNA (southern California).
~5,500 TT
~560 SMOH (completed in early 2017) - O-300A, superior millennium cylinders. I run XC 20w-50 + Camguard. All performed oil analysis has historically been in the clear.
~560 SPOH - McCauley 7651
All logs from day one, all ADs were in compliance last annual. Annual coming up due 3/31/23 (currently scheduled to go in 3rd week of March)
Known damage history: tailspring failure & lower rudder reskin in 1964
Notable maintenance done within the last four years:
Mags overhauled
New Kelly ignition harnesses
New scat tubing
All spark plugs replaced with new Tempest
New fuel primer line firewall forward
All new fire-sleeved hoses firewall forward
New air filter housing
New mufflers/risers/clamps
Dynamic prop balance
Rebuilt fuel selector valve
New Concorde RC25XC battery
New McFarlane door hinge pins
New ABI 3200 tailwheel assembly and new steering springs/chains
Flight controls/flaps rigged
Carb was rebuilt right before I bought it in 2019
Modifications/Upgrades last 4 years:
Prop repitched to 7651 (climb profile) and redressed
BAS tail-pull handles
BAS inertia-reel harnesses for front seats (utility/seaplane buckles)
8.50” x 6 Aero Classic smooth tundras
Converted fuses to circuit breakers, replaced most panel wiring
Sigtronics SCI-4 4-place panel-mounted intercom, dual plugs for all 4 seat locations.
Plane Power 50a alternator
B&C lightweight starter w/ push button start
Updated oil temp/pressure/CHT/EGT/Amp gauges
Garmin GTR 225 comm
Garmin GTX 327 xpndr
Garmin GDL82 ADS-B out
SIRS dash mounted mag compass
SCS interiors lightweight heather grey carpet
Red LED map-post light
Garmin 660 gps with Garmin GDL-39 3d ADS-B traffic/weather (portable mounted, but all powered by cig lighter)
AV-8 portable electronic CO detector
Earlier modifications from prior owners:
Great Lakes Aero one-piece windshield
Great Lakes Aero 4” bubble windows
LED wingtip nav lights and strobes, LED landing/taxi light
Remote oil filter adapter
RealGaskets pushrods
Autogas STC
Known INOP/squawk sheet:
Overhead map/dome lights
Rheostat --> (works but not currently connected to anything so the breaker is left pulled)
Some minor hangar rash. Rudder skin at the top is pressed in a bit from a previous owner incorrectly using a gust lock there. Doesn't need to be fixed and doesn't affect flight, but noticeable visually from certain angles.
Included but not installed:
PPONK gear beef-up kit and STC
Mueller exhaust kit and STC
Also have Bruce's cowl plugs, exterior cabin cover, and original interior gust lock mechanism.
I should add that I have a case with some 4-5 oil filters left, so you won't need to hunt for any for awhile.
Pics to follow shortly.
Asking $87,000. Contact: bryangiesbrecht@gmail.com
