The International Cessna 170 Association

Hello, Some time ago I inquired about a dipstick for the 170B model. I received an answer and it related to a Cessna 172 dipstick that was modified (cut at a certain point). I bought the dipstick from Spruce and cut it at the designated place. Low and behold, it worked and was very accurate. Now, th...

I am having trouble keeping my parking brake operational. I've heard, but can't find, that there is an upgrade of modification out there to remedy this problem. Does anybody know of a mod or a fix for these unreliable parking brakes?

Thanks.

This subject is not really new, but I'm rehashing it. I have read in different places different answers as to what the tilt of the C 170B instrument panel is. I am considering buying the new R.C.Allen digital attitude indicator and they want to know the panel tilt in degrees. What is the answer to t...

Greetings and Happy Holidays to all ! I'm considering installing micro vgs on my 1952 Cessna 170B. I bought it with a Bush STOL kit and have flown it for over 50 hours since picking it up. I've read in numerous places that the micro vg's increase control surface response considerably. I like that ev...

I have a 1952 170B with a Bush STOL kit on it. I have not been able to find any performance information on this installation. Does anybody have experience with this modification and the performance gains (or changes). I'm referring to takeoff speeds, climb speeds, glide speeds, etc. I'll be grateful...

Does anybody know the FAA/Civil Air Regulation that the original Cessna 170A/B was certified under? I need to know what station all the pertinent position are (fuel, seats, etc). For instance, what station are the forward seats at? The CG charts don't show this. Maybe I'm missing something, but I we...

Greeting, I am planning to upgrade my ELT to the new version. Has anybody done this mod and what brand would you recommend? Also, is adding GPS capability to the ELT worth it. Any and all comments or suggestions are welcomed. Thanks

Greetings, I just recently bought a 170B with 8.00 x 6 tires. I can't find any recommendation for tire pressure. It's not on the tire and the best I can find on the web is 23lbs. Does anybody have any experience with these tires? Any and all help will be greatly appreciated, Thanks.

I am the new owner of a Cessna 170B (1952). I have been looking for a good reliable source for V Speeds for this airplane. Most sources agree within 1 MPH of so, but when it comes to Vx and Vy, there are as many answers as there are sources. The Vy is mostly agreed to be around 88 MPH, but I have se...

I have just purchased a 170B model. It's my first 170 and I would like to know (for flight planning) the fuel burn in a climb at full throttle. I know there are charts for cruise, but can't seem to find any for the climb. Are there any or is it just a WAG? Thanks in advance.

I have seen plenty of cruise charts depicting fuel burn and different RPM's, but have never seen a chart depicting fuel burn in a climb. Does anyone know if there is one? It would be helpful in predicting total fuel burn for any given flight. Thanks in advance.

Pre Buy Inspection in the Houston, TX area. I would like to know if any of you know a qualified mechanic in the Houston, TX area that could do a pre buy on a Cessna 170B? Houston is a large area and there must be a qualified mechanic out there. I would greatly appreciate any help I can get. Thank Yo...

Does anybody know of an A & P in the Northeast Arkansas (Basically the Memphis, TN area) that would be qualified to do a pre buy inspection on a 1955 C-170B? I would greatly appreciate any help any of you could give me. Contact through the website or Dan at "dj2790@aol.com. Thanks in advanc...

I would like to know if anybody on this forum knows an A & P / IA in the Denver, CO area that would be qualified to do a thorough pre buy on a C-170B? Any leads would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Greetings: I would like to ask the membership for some recommendations on a top quality overhaul facility for the C-145 (0-300) engine. I am new and have never had one overhauled before and welcome some advice. Thanks to all in advance. Dan