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Cessna 170
Whether you use your 170 for work or play Wipaire can help you get the best performance, and the most enjoyment, during your flight time.
If you’ve been dreaming of flying your 170 right to the lake then take a look at the Wipline 2100 Float. Amphibious or Straight models are available for the 170. Wipline Floats are known for both performance and durability and with over 55 years in the business you can buy with confidence knowing that we’ll still be here to support our products for years to come.
Maybe your 170 has seen better days. With a full service Refinishing and Interiors department we can get her looking good as new. While she’s here our Maintenance team will get her running at the top of her game and with an Avionics upgrade you’ll be enjoying your air time even more!
Wipline Floats are known for both performance and durability and with almost 60 years in the business you can buy with confidence knowing that we’ll still be here to support our products for years to come.
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. A set of Wipline 2100 floats provide simplicity, solid handling characteristics and performance to your aircraft, giving you the freedom to explore.
Features and Benefits
- Amphibious or seaplane floats available
- High bow buoyancy and a higher deadrise angle on our forward bottoms for improved handling in wind and choppy water
- Best nose and main gear on the market, proven in the field and imitated by competitors
- Non-skid coated, flat top decks for safety
- Enhanced safety with Wipaire’s exclusive Laser Gear Advisory system and gear position indicator on the float deck of amphibious floats
- Two large float hatches for gear, measuring 20 3/8″ by 10 1/2″ with 50 pounds carrying capacity each
- Aluminum skins and parts are laser cut and rivet holes are pre-punched so that replacement parts fit perfectly
Specifications
| Float Dimensions | |
| Length – Seaplane | 17’7″ (5.36 m) |
| Length – Amphibian | 17’11” (5.46 m) |
| Height – Hull | 1’11” (0.58 m) |
| Width – Hull | 2’5″ (0.74 m) |
| Float Locker Capacity (each) | 50 lbs (22.7 kg) |
| Displacement in Fresh Water | |
| Amphibious Floats | 2,185 lbs (991 kg) |
| Seaplane Floats | 2,323 lbs (1,054 kg) |
| Maximum Flotation | |
| Amphibious Floats | 2,428 lbs (1,101 kg)1 |
| Seaplane Floats | 2,581 lbs (1,171 kg)1 |
| 1) Per FAR 23.751with 80% reserve buoyancy (2 floats) | |
“The way the thing handles in the water is just unbelievable. The nose comes up, it kind of rolls forward on the step and flies right away.”
Ray Cook – Owner/Operator of a set of Wipline 2100 floats
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Modifications for the Cessna 170
Wipaire offers a range of modifications to help you get the most out of your aircraft. Select a modification below to learn more!
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Coordinated Services
Minimizing AOG time with a coordinated service experience and one-stop nose to tail repair, refurbishment and modifications.
- Simplified Coordination of Services
- Comprehensive Facilites
- Maintenance, Paint, Interiors & Avionics in One Location
- Ferry Service Available
- Reputation for Quality and Convenience
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- Cessna 170 on Wipline 2100 Floats
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