Market Position:
Targeted at private owners, flight schools, and bush operators seeking a rugged, versatile four-seat aircraft.
Competitive Advantage:
Superior short-field performance, higher useful load, and all-metal construction compared to contemporary fabric-covered designs like the Piper PA-11 and Aeronca Champ.
Key Features:
Four-place seating, large cabin, excellent visibility, robust landing gear, and adaptability for floats, skis, and tundra tires.
Airframe:
Fuselage, wings, empennage, and flight control surfaces
Landing Gear:
Main gear, tailwheel, brakes, and wheel assemblies
Engine:
Continental O-300 series engines (see Engine Specifications)
Fuel System:
Tanks, lines, selector valve, and carburetor
Electrical System:
Generator, battery, wiring, and lights
Instrumentation:
Flight instruments, engine gauges, and avionics
Cabin Interior:
Seats, upholstery, and trim
Environmental:
Heating and ventilation
Maintenance:
Routine inspections, servicing, and adjustments
Repair:
Structural repairs, sheet metal work, and component replacement
Overhaul:
Engine and component overhaul procedures
Testing:
Functional checks, rigging, and troubleshooting
Parts Identification:
Illustrated parts catalogs with part numbers
Level:
Comprehensive, suitable for certified mechanics and knowledgeable owners
Illustrations:
Includes diagrams, schematics, and exploded views
Service Bulletins:
Selected service letters and bulletins included
Airworthiness Directives:
AD compliance summaries through mid-2007
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Wheelbase (Landing Gear Track):
N/A - not applicable to fixed-wing aircraft
Length:
24 ft 11 in (7.59 m)
Wingspan:
36 ft 0 in (10.97 m)
Height:
6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Curb Weight (Empty Weight):
Approximately 1,200 lb (544 kg)
Maximum Takeoff Weight:
2,200 lb (998 kg) for 170B
Inspection:
Annual inspection and 100-hour inspections required
Oil Change:
Every 25-50 hours depending on operating conditions
Spark Plugs:
Clean and gap every 100 hours
Fuel:
AvGas 80/87 or 100LL
Oil:
SAE 30, 40, 50 or 20W-50 ashless dispersant
Hydraulic Fluid:
N/A - no hydraulic systems
Common Wear Items:
Engine mounts, exhaust system, landing gear bungees, control cables, and fabric-covered components on early models