In late 1948 Cessna began sales of the 170, with metal fuselage and tail and fabric covered wings. CESSNA 180 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS 180 (1953) 180A (1957) 180K (1981) Engine: O-470-A O-470-K O-470-U Horsepower: 225 230 230 Prop dia., in. In late 1948, Cessna began sales of the 170, with a metal fuselage and tail and fabric-covered constant-chord wings. Cessna was always ready with something bigger and better, and the 170 was born in 1948. Today, a decent 140 is $14,000 and a sharp 170B can easily cost $40,000. My C-180 had 230 HP only 20 more than the T-41b but is almost 20 mph faster. 2550 2650 2810 Empty.wt, lb. version. Ultimately Cessna built 6,193 180’s and stopped production in 1981. It took foresight to form the association back in 1969 to share information about flying and maintaining the Cessna 170. Like the 140, they were constructed of metal with fabric-covered wings supported by a "V" strut. The Cessna 180 was introduced as a heavier and more powerful aircraft as a complement to the Cessna 170. Cessna introduced the heavier and more powerful 180 as a complement to the Cessna 170. My price range is the $40k – $50k zone (limited because I want to pay for the plane – no financing) thus; most of what I see was born in the 60’s or early 70’s. These were only two-seat aircraft, so Cessna followed them up with the Cessna 170, introduced in 1948 as a four-seat airplane equipped with a 145-HP Continental C-145-2 engine. Basically a less-expensive 180 wannabe. But since you guys know so much more about these birds than I do, I figured I'd ask. In the quest for more power and utility, Cessna began work on a larger aircraft, and introduced the Cessna 180 Skywagon in 1953. We have 2 CESSNA 170 SERIES Aircraft For Sale. I chose the 170 and paid a premium over a similarly-equipped 172 because I wanted a taildragger, and because I thought I needed a taildragger (does anyone here really need an airplane...well, let's not go there!) Cessna engineering test pilot William D. Thompson was at the controls. While the Cessna 170 was extremely popular at the time it could not compete with the speed and useful load of the Bonanza. Who wins.... Answer: "Da Bears" (or Ditka)! This big tail dragger was an instant sales success so they beefed up the fuselage added another window, two more seats and a larger engine. The straight 170's are really nothing more than scaled up Cessna 140s. Every time I go to the airport looking for Super Cubs for sale, I can't help but look at all the beautiful Cessna 180's and think, 'man, I'm about in that price range already and look how much more plane I could get'. From Barnstormers: I know, I know. Also, I recently saw a Cessna 175, in tailwheel conversion, with a 180 Lycoming engine conversion, advertised. We have more than 1034 members that own a total of 821 Cessna 170s. “Preserving and promoting a truly classic aircraft” takes time, talent and resources. They have the same tails and fabric covered wings. 1 - 2 Many older aircraft have been upgraded in the after market to more powerful engines, including a popular 180 hp. Wing Extension and spar reinforcement for Cessna 170, 172, 175, 180, 182, 185 and Wip-Tips for Cessna 206 providing gross weight increases on most models. Kyle Fosso's rebuilding a wrecked Cessna 170B, literally from the spars up. For the same year make of a 2006 Cessna … Gal. Just one more Cessna thread and I'm not gonna bring the subject up AGAIN I promise!!! Cessna 180/185 Can you say “macho rocket ship”? I had been looking for the right one for almost two years often criss-crossing the country to check out a lead. The one metric that the Cessna 172 Skyhawk has the 182 beat in is price point. Cessna 170 (can’t afford a 180) If I had to get a tri-cycle gear airplane, I think I would rather have a Cessna 177. These earliest 170s were four-seat versions of the popular 140 with a more powerful 145-hp (108.13 kW) Continental O-300 and larger fuel tanks. In 1956, Cessna introduced a replacement for the 170 that was essentially a nosewheel-equipped 170B with a square tailfin, designated the 172. --Cherokee 180 hp family: Those of you C-172 owners with the 180 hp Lycoming A4M have borrowed the excellent engine from these very good airplanes. Discussion in 'Flight Following' started by Capt.Crash'n'Burn, Sep 10, 2010. Don, I've always thought that the 170 with the 180hp Lycoming is a really sweet package. Cessna introduced the heavier and more powerful 180 as a complement to the Cessna 170. The 180/182 series have flush riveting, and are more streamlined thruout the air frame. Cessna engineering test pilot William D. Thompson was at the controls. The 180 became known as the 180 Skywagon. It eventually came to be known as the Skywagon, a name first applied only to the more-powerful 185. Development 170. Cessna, the largest aircraft manufacturer, produced several models of tailwheel aircraft, has produced the Cessna 120/140, Cessna 170, Cessna 180/185, and the older Cessna 190/195’s as factory built tailwheel aircraft. Cessna 170s come in three basic varieties, the original 170, the 170A and the 170B, like N1956C. It is an economical and versatile aircraft with a maximum speed of 120 knots and an endurance of over four and a half hours. All such changes are accomplished via a STC, or supplemental type certificate issued by the FAA. The first 180 prototype flew on May 26, 1952. The Hawk XP I flew had the same cruise speed of a Cessna 177B. 1520 1615 1650 Useful load, lb. Cessna 206 vs 185. My 180 cruised at 155 MPH, my C-177B at 142 mph, my T-41B at 137 mph, my C-170B cruised at 118 mph. So, out came the 180 with an upgraded engine and increased carrying capacity from the 170. From a distance you would have trouble telling them apart. The Cessna 170 was conceived as a growth version of the two-seat Cessna 120/140. His answer: Any private pilot should be able to fly a Cessna 182 with some instructions from a instructor who regularly flies one. Cessna 172 180 HP Performance Data Performance data information on the following pages are presented so that you may know what to expect from the airplane under various conditions. A semi-monocoque fuselage is used and two yard-wide doors open on each side of the cabin. These earliest 170s were four-seat versions of the popular 140 with a more powerful 145 hp (108 kW) Continental C145-2 and larger fuel tanks. It carried four full-sized adults and would hit 105 mph reliably; it sold new for $5,900. Brian of Brian’s Flying Blog recently posted a very detailed response to an email he received regarding whether or not the Cessna 182 (Skylane) was harder to fly that the Cessna 172 (Skyhawk). Unless you fly the backcountry, you may not be familiar this tail-dragging Cessna. My dad horse traded it for repairing an Aztec or something. ... Cessna Aircraft Compared - The Cessna 172 Vs The Cessna 182. The 170 also had three of the 12.5 gallon fuel tanks first used on the 140. 88 88 82 Gr.wt., lb. Most full scale pilots can't tell a 180 from a 185 without looking at the name on the tail. It's the forefather to the ubiquitous 172 and Cessna's gateway airplane for the businessman-pilot. Check out these facts - you'll find the 170 paved the way for today's trainers. If you’re looking to purchase a used 2006 Cessna 172 Skyhawk SP you will be investing around $199,500. The […] Half of you are going to say 'it all depends on what you want to do with them'. The data tables provided here are NOT FAA APPROVED and shall be used as a reference only information to facilitate the planning of flights with reasonable accuracy. Wipline 2100 Floats for the Cessna 170 Whether your dream is to tour the majestic mountains of the Idaho back-country or dance above the tree tops on the vast northern Canadian Shield, Wipaire can outfit your Cessna 170 with the versatility you need. Cessna 172 vs 182 price point. Regards, Nigel Early last month I purchased a 1966 Cessna 180H in CA. The Cessna 180 was the first to have its fuel vent situated behind a wing strut, a feature found on every subsequent Cessna with strut-braced wings. The prototype Cessna 180, N41697, first flew on May 26, 1952. The International Cessna 170 Association (TIC170A) was formed in 1969. What are the capabilities of a 170, particularly one with an O-360 in it? fuel. Aircraft performance stats and information for the Cessna 170,-A,-B aircraft. Cessna 170 to Cessna 180 November 25, 2012. I owned a 1946 140 for fourteen years and got into the same kind of discussion re. 1030 1035 1160 Baggage, lb. The 170 is equipped with conventional landing gear, which is more challenging to land than tricycle landing gear. In all its versions, 6,193 Cessna 180s were manufactured. Cherokee 180 aircraft tend to have slightly better range and useful load than the C-172 BUT do not climb quite as well (despite the extra power) and have a couple of minor handling quirks. The Modern 170B has Arrived The Cessna 170B The Cessna 170B has been a favorite since it’s introduction in 1952. Then Cessna enlarged the 170 again and in 1953 the Cessna 180 appeared. I'd go with the 170, we have a Stinson 108-3 basket case sitting in the back of a hangar for last 30 years. Like the 120 and 140, the first 170s had fabric-covered, constant-chord wings with rounded tips and V-type wing struts. If you need more power, a 180 might be in the cards. 120 120 170 Std. Cessna 170. Super Cub vs. 180? The wing has an NACA 2412 series airfoil section and used a single extruded aluminum front strut. The prototype Cessna 180, N41697, first flew on May 26, 1952. Originally part of Cessnas “Businessliner” fleet, it proved to be a capable bush-plane even without any modifications. The Cessna 170 is a light, single-engined, general aviation aircraft designed and produced by the Cessna Aircraft Company from 1948 to 1956. 170 production was halted soon after the 172 became available. the differences among the 120, 140 and 170 on the small end of the Cessna lineup. Cessna introduced a tricycle landing gear version in 1956 the Cessna 182. Two prototype 170s were built in late February 1948. The Cessna 180/185 is an all-metal high wing four-passenger plane with a fixed conventional landing gear. It flew ok but have found the Cessna 140/170/172 easier to support and maintain. 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