The International Cessna 170 Association

I'm glad to report that I just received field approval for installing the Cleveland double-puck brakes (Parker Hannifin Kit 199-62). This kit comes with STC SA63GL which applies to 180's. 185's and 206's but not to 170's hence the need for a field approval. Special thanks to Shawn (ak2711c) for send...

Russ, Eric, I agree. Hill Aircraft in ATL offer new axles for $223.55 ea as opposed to $175 ea for used from Specialty. And Wentworth just quoted $125 for used ones.
I've cannceled the order with Specialty and will buy new ones.
Thanks, guys-
Rudy

Eric, I just ordered the used ones but they said I can return them if they're not satisfactory. If they look good I'll Zyglo them. If not I'll return them.
I'll also get a quote on new aluminum axles.
Rudy

JD, thanks for your input. I'm sure the steel axles are better for ski operations and heavier 180's and 185's but for my operation in a 170 I feel the solid aluminum axle would be adequate.
Regards,
Rudy

Russ, I'm convinced. I'm ordering two solid aluminum axles. They're part number 0541124-1. (without the -1 they're the later model hollow ones)Specialty Aircraft sell them (used) for $175 each. Expensive, but a lot less than if an axle breaks. Fraineia, just remove the wheel's hub cap and stick a sc...

Does anyone here have any experience with solid axles ?
Are the later model hollow axles breaking off ? Why would a normally operated 170 need solid axles ?
Solid aluminum axles (used) sell for $175 each. I'd be willing to buy them if there was a reason.
Rudy

The responsibility of the insurance company is to bring the airplane back to the same condition it was in before the accident- to "make you whole". So if you have a prop strike on a high time engine the insurance company will only pay to have the engine removed, torn down, inspected, repai...

Eric is a great believer in MMO. He has a little ritual that enhances its benefits. He does the hokey pokey as I recall. And sis-boom-ba !
Rudy

I recall reading on this forum a long time ago (Yahoo days) that the Franklin is a nice engine but it's heavy and puts the CG well forward.
Rudy

When I saw this morning's newspaper (Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel) I was saddened to see a front page photo of a badly wrecked 170A. Apparently the plane lost power and the pilot tried to land on a busy highway when he hit power lines. The airplane flipped down. Pilot in serious condition, his daugh...

Or medical mal-practice. And all the politicians (and insurance companies) want, to cure our health care problems, is to cap malpractice awards !
George, my prayers go for your Dad-
Rudy

I agree fully with John. That "kick it straight at the last moment" is a terrible procedure. I've never used it or taught it.
Rudy

I recently switched to Aeroshell W100 "Plus" which contains some corrosion-inhibiting chemicals. It is considerably more expensive than plain old 100W.
Is it worth the additional cost ? Anyone have experience with this ?
Rudy

Joe, it doesn't make sense- the brakes look good, the pedal isn't soft, I replaced the discs recently. It's a head-scratcher...
Rudy

Eric, my gear legs are pretty straight. And after I bought my plane two years ago I aligned the wheels and installed a new tailwheel assembly and main tail wheel spring. I also removed the 800x6 tires and put on 600x6's which helped the taxiing/braking some. Most times I'm OK except this time of yea...