Taxiing by at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 in the evening. Built in 1952, the Model 170B was an improvement over the Model 170A. It featured high-lift flaps that extended back and down to 40 degrees, permitting slower landing speeds than the earlier models. Cessna marketed these four-place monoplanes with single struts as the "Businessliner" to appeal to businessmen. This beautiful aircraft is powered by a 145 hp Continental C145-2 engine. A landing light and wheel fairings were optional.