The International Cessna 170 Association

"It was not my intention to tell folks they must have one of those in their possession. * Also, the interpretation above specifically applies to "Inspection Programs" and "maintenance instructions"... neither of which are Illustrated Parts Catalogs..... which are only catal...

George wrote"Item 3: Keep in mind (when using the IPC during annuals) that the most-commonly-possessed IPC in C170-owners possession is NOT an APPROVED document and contains many errors. (The IPC most-often found is a copy of a 1956 document that was intended for ordering PARTS...not intended f...

Thanks a bunch. That is exactly what I needed.

Since it has been 13 yrs since I sold our C170B, can someone refresh my memory of published stall speeds, 0 bank, for 20 and 40 degrees of flaps? I regretfully didn't keep any copies of the manual. Thanks.
Kelly McMullen

Has anyone read the Peter Garrison (Melmoth) article "Live and Learn" he authored for the June 2010 Flying Magazine "Technicalities" column? It is about his experience with lightweight starters. He concluded that, after he rebuilt his destroyed starter clutch, the 11 lbs saved b...

If you want to enhance the safety of your brake system, drain the 5606 from the system, as a fire prone anachronism, and get yourself some much more fire resistant fluid. You can purchase by the quart and/or a gallon at Skygeek. http://www.skygeek.com/royco-782-synthetic-fire-resistant-hydraulic-flu...

One of the first things I would do is arrange to have the pitot/static system checked. In order to operate an airplane or helicopter, in controlled airspace under IFR, each static pressure system, each altimeter and each automatic pressure altitude reporting system must be tested to insure it meets...

...I used a circuit breaker for the output that matched the max current for the output wire, which was about 10 amps below the rated output of the alternator, as I had no need for the extra output, and didn't want to have to upgrade the wiring all the way to the panel bus with heavier wire. It work...

[quote="gahorn"]This is NOT intended as a criticism, but as a constructive critique: Using a C.B. that is smaller than the capacity of the alternator adds risk of complete loss of generated electrical capacity inflight and is not a proper method of limiting alternator output. It also risks...

Thanks for all the feedback. The engine is indeed a c145-2, not an 0-300. Ok, so lets say I decide to stick with the generator, rebuild or new? If rebuild, any suggested shops or can my A&P/IA do it. Thanks guys.... Bill I dealt with this situation about 13 years ago. The 35 amp generator has a...

Kelly, You are also right about dynamic pressure at the pitot tube. Our problem is: when adjusting the pitot angle, we can get the error to zero out at 100 mph or near cruise flight attitude, but as I increase angle of attack or decrease angle of attack from that point the error begins to increase....

The following is directly from RAMS web sight not Oil Recommendations as I see it. Break-in Oil Break-in procedures should be followed whether replacing one cylinder or six, and that includes using a Multi-Viscosity Mineral Oil such as SAE 20W-50 Phillips Type-M. The minimum break-in period should ...

We have friends that have had really bad results with Bendix Mags overhauled by Kelly Aerospace. These also were procured thru "Chief". i I suppose that can happen, however I am pushing 600 hours one of the Electrosystems overhauls, while the other mag was overhauled by the source I poste...

Thanks guys for the suggestions. Unfortunately, I have done all of the above except fly along side another airplane to compare IAS. I have adjusted the pitot tube angle upwards and downwards. The result of our final "tweaking" of the pitot tube has now brought the spread to 10 MPH lower t...

Good accessory shops will overhaul Bendix, including all SB and AD compliance for as little as $350. Kelly, can you steer me to one of those shops. Even if that is exchange, it's not too bad a deal, relatively speaking. Miles I used Quality Aircraft Accesories Inc. Tulsa. Justin Hicks, owner, toll ...