Canopy/Cockpit/Fuselage Covers:
Bruce’s Custom Canopy Covers for the Cessna 170 provide full, custom-fit protection for your airplane’s windshield, windows, and cabin, helping prevent heat damage to upholstery and avionics, leaks from door and window seals, and vandalism. The one-piece covers wrap around the canopy and fasten with Velcro behind the pilot’s and copilot’s doors for easy entry without removal, while adjustable, padded quick-release belly straps, tightening straps, and shock-cord hems ensure a snug, scratch-free fit. Over-the-top and extended versions add coverage over the wing root fairings and down to the main wheel struts. Made from reflective Silver Acrylic Sunbrella canvas and fully lined with soft microfiber, the covers are water, ice, and snow repellent, UV-resistant, anti-static, breathable, and highly reflective, helping reduce cabin temperatures to near-ambient even on hot days. Each cover is custom sewn with color-matched trim, optional registration number imprinting, and includes a duffle bag for convenient storage, while windshield-specific covers provide additional glass protection.
Engine/Prop Covers:
Engine and Propeller Covers for the Cessna 170 provide complete protection for your aircraft’s powerplant and propeller, shielding them from weather, debris, and temperature extremes. Engine covers cinch around or behind the spinner, fully enclose the cowling and air inlets, and fasten with Velcro along the front while securing with a belly strap aft of the firewall, with the option to attach to a canopy cover for continuous protection. Standard covers are made from durable Solution-Dyed Polyester or Acrylic Sunbrella, while insulated versions use a thicker, quilted composite of solution-dyed polyester, 3M Thinsulate insulation, and soft nylon interior fabric to retain heat, complement engine preheaters, and reduce cold-weather wear. The Cessna 170 Propeller Cover is a one-piece design that slips over blades and spinner, securing with an all-weather zipper, and is compatible with all prop types and blade counts; insulated versions feature thicker, water-repellent, and breathable materials. All covers are fully lined with soft microfiber to prevent scratching, constructed from reflective, UV- and water-resistant Silver Acrylic Sunbrella canvas, and are designed to shed water, ice, and snow while helping maintain near-ambient temperatures for year-round aircraft protection.
Plugs and Protection:
Pitot Tube and Engine Inlet Covers for the Cessna 170 provide essential protection for critical aircraft components while parked. Standard pitot tube covers, made from durable Naugahyde vinyl, slip over the entire pitot assembly and secure at the base with a Velcro strap, featuring a bright “Remove Before Flight” streamer for safety; optional heat-resistant versions prevent melting if the pitot heat is accidentally activated, and sets can be tethered together for convenience. Engine inlet plugs are custom-fit for the aircraft’s intakes, crafted from heavy-duty vinyl and filled with a single block of sculpted urethane foam, with a zipper for easy foam removal and drying. Each plug includes warning flags or “Remove Before Flight” streamers and can be imprinted with the aircraft registration number for an additional charge. These engine plugs—also called cowl plugs, intake plugs, cowl blocks, or engine bungs—protect the engine from debris, moisture, and foreign objects and can safely be installed even when the engine is still warm.
Wing/Tail/Empennage Covers:
Bruce’s Custom Covers for the Cessna 170 offer complete protection for wings, horizontal stabilizers, and the empennage, shielding aircraft surfaces from sun damage, frost, snow, ice buildup, corrosion, and minor hail. Horizontal Stabilizer Covers fully wrap the upper surface, leading and trailing edges, and wingtips, securing underneath with adjustable straps and accommodating static wicks when needed. Empennage Covers are one-piece designs that cover both vertical and horizontal stabilizers along with the tailboom, fastening with belly straps and all-weather zippers while accounting for antennas, beacons, and wicks. Wing Covers form-fit over each wing, wrapping around tips and edges, fastening under the wing, and can attach to each other with adjustable straps for additional security, while also accommodating modifications such as STOL kits, droop tips, or vortex generators.
All-year use covers are made from durable Silver Acrylic Sunbrella canvas for maximum UV, water, and weather protection, while winter-use covers use lighter Solution-Dyed Polyester for seasonal protection and easy storage. Optional hail-protection versions incorporate dense closed-cell foam across the surfaces to guard against small- to medium-size hail. These covers are highly reflective, breathable, water- and snow-repellent, and are designed to preserve paint, control surfaces, and overall aircraft integrity, offering long-lasting, reliable protection for your Cessna 170 in all weather conditions.
Heat Shields and Sun Reflectors:
Heatshields are interior sunshades designed to reduce cockpit heat by reflecting sunlight away from an aircraft’s windows or canopy. Made from a semi-rigid composite of closed-cell foam with a reflective silver mylar finish, they stand securely inside the windshield using sun visors or window framing, and some designs may require Velcro or suction cups for placement. Heatshields fold flat for easy storage in the included sleeve, and options include single or split panels for a precise fit. While they provide an excellent short-term solution to minimize cockpit overheating, long-term protection is better achieved with an external fabric cover.
Miscellaneous Products:
Tire and Wheelpant Covers are designed to protect your aircraft’s wheels, tires, and wheelpants from sun damage and scuffs caused by tow bars during movement. Made from all-year Silver Acrylic Sunbrella canvas, these covers offer superior UV protection and durability, making them ideal for use in all weather conditions, including rain, snow, or intense sun, while helping extend the life of your aircraft’s wheels and wheelpants.
Light Weight Travel Covers:
The Lightweight Travel Canopy Cover for aircraft provides the same coverage as a standard canopy cover but is made from very lightweight Silver Solution-Dyed Polyester, making it easy to fold and store in a compact space. Ideal for airplanes stored in hangars and used outdoors only occasionally, these covers are lined only over the windshield to save weight, water-resistant, and designed for occasional outdoor use. For daily outdoor protection, the full Sunbrella Canopy Cover is recommended, made from Silver Acrylic Sunbrella canvas and fully lined with soft microfiber. This material combination is reflective, water-, ice-, and snow-repellent, UV- and anti-static-resistant, helps reduce cabin temperatures to near ambient on hot days, and prevents scratching while allowing trapped moisture to escape. Windshield-specific covers attach with straps for added protection and convenience.
