The International Cessna 170 Association

What were the last two readings on those cylinders? I would be more inclinded to put those cylinders on a 10-20-30 hour test cycle to see what they do before I would tear down an engine. What has the "trend" of all the cylinders been doing? I agree with showboat.....just because they are ...

n2582d wrote:I have a Whelen rotating beacon p/n 0700120-1 mounted on top of my fuselage. Surprisingly it still works.

If after 40 years it ant broke....why fix it?

james_layman wrote:Is anyone aware of a shop where I can send my Scott 3200 for rebuild? Those resources are not available in my area.

James, You should be able to do it your self......with the parts and pictures from spruce......If you don't want to do it, send it to me.......Brad

I have my airplane insured for $40,000.....a 172, moving....Dad has his 170 insured for $50,000.....non moving......we pay about the same amount $617.00 per year, through Travers...Brad

My uncle Rodney, used to take his lab....Blacky.....but that was her name, anyway....from the farm here to the cattle ranch in Outuma IA. He said that the only time she looked over the back seat to see what was under neath.....she just whimpered...and sat back on the rear seat.........He said that s...

gahorn wrote:My version of Gun Control:

George, Where do you get these.....I want your avitar.

Just read the EAA email....the TSA is imposing more stringent (safe guards) for flights from the US to Canada, and other countries and back...They want to treat a 170 like a 757 (full manifest) before crossing the border.......First read doesn't seam like much....but it is another unreasonable hurdl...

... There is either something broken, worn out or something we would like to change or modify. Guess that keeps us from getting bored :roll: Airplanes are like women: They always fill the time allocated to them. (And sometimes they requisition additional.) :lol: George......if I'm not mistaking.......

Wow Jim.....nice pictorial.....I'm sure a lot of people will get a lot of mileage out of what you sent....thanks!!!

Has anyone figured out why there is no one around when you make a really good landing? And when you "fly it into the ground" or bounce it really good, your wife or mother in law is on board and all your friends are next to the runway watching. Dosn't that have something to do with one of ...

In reference to the above, are you talking about the avitar or the activity? Ovecourse it is the avitar.......but.....not butt....anyone that has an unusual problem with me (not that I don't cause problems)...can Kiss my.................. http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/BBS/images/smiles/arse_smilie...

In reference to the above, are you talking about the avitar or the activity? Ovecourse it is the avitar.......but.....not butt....anyone that has an unusual problem with me (not that I don't cause problems)...can Kiss my.................. http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/BBS/images/smiles/arse_smilie...

gahorn wrote:Gar, I have a special message for you:

George, Where did yu find that?.......I love it

George, As I said earlier I would find the name of the shop that was used where I used to work. It is K&K Precision Welding East Troy WI. 800-537-7494 As I remember the work was excellent.....I don't know what the process cost.......I also don't know if I would repair a spinner or back plate.......

I have a McCauley 1A170/DM7653, SN 58331. The A&P made the following notation in my engine log: "Removed propeller for AD 82-27-01 inspection." I recall it was for cracks around the bolt holes and required a dye penetrant test. I believe the service interval was every 190 hours. The A...