The International Cessna 170 Association

Yep George, that's exactly the thing I was talking about. I was a victim of a similar case of a mechanic intentionally not filing the 337. I can't remember a 337 that I've filed without making a log entry. But I've also been hurt by lost or discarded records from a CRS so I highly recommend if an ow...

Most auto paint stores will have it or go to the Zaino link above, I think they sell a kit. I paid about $25 for the small kit with bar and lube from an auto paint store.

Gentlemen, Forget the letter of the Law? Not necessarily, but Good bookkeeping pratices should prevail within the letter of the law. The log book entry and the 337 tied together. Example: I maintained a PA-36 for a period of ten years or better. In that time there had been numerous 337s. Well into ...

blueldr wrote:George,
How did you document the traceability and installation of that Ohmite rheostat?

I think he modified it by putting epoxy on the windings at the end so it would turn off all the way thereby creating an "owner produced part".

Right George?

Tracy Since I can see you're from Virginia I'm pleased to answer :) It's a special type of "clay" about the size of a bar of soap and a spray bottle of lubricant which is water with just a little special soap to make it slippery. What you do is wet the surface and slide the bar over it. Yo...

Update: More to follow on the second mortgage to finance the son's training! Bruce Oh but it's worth it Bruce. How else is he going to turn out to be a red hot Jet Jock :P :P :P :P :P :P PS: Jim soloed in a Champ the first day it was legal. And it sure makes a Papa proud to be able to say he taught...

Here is one to stir the pot. At one of my IA seminars it was pointed out that you only had to keep the current copy of maintenance performed ie annual sign off etc, until it was redone. At that point you could legally throw the previous record away and go with the new current maintenance entry. I f...

Craig Good to hear it worked for you. Next try the clay bar on your car or airplane paint prior to waxing. You won't believe the difference it makes. I had missed mentioning the alcohol so George got one in on me :lol: It's usually my first try but with over spray clay bar usually works easier. Ther...

Sky Very nice. I read the whole thread. Size it up for my Hacker 40 geared and I'm all for the building. BTW I think a 195 kit would need to be large enough to have ailerons so you don't spoil the flat wing look which is a large part of what makes it neat. I've owned seven 195's, six for resale and ...

Kevin There is an STC for the 180 gear. The others are correct in going the easy way with the 8:00 tires UNLESS you want dual puck brakes. If so it's the 199-62 kit like for the 180 and tires up to 8:50 are approved. Since I want to go to the dual pucks I started the field approval process early Jan...

You will find that Bob or Barbara Williams,Box 431,213 North Clark; Udall KS67146 or Box 608;Udall KS 67146 are difficult to work with. If you can even contact them. The FAA has a file on them. Beware.
Dave

Craig Be sure the airplane has a lot of ventilation to let the interior paint dry. I bought a 195 from a fellow who had replaced his windshield then painted the instrument panel overlay. He let it dry for a few days then put it in the plane. Outside in Boise it cooked some remaining solvents out and...

No thinner. No simple green. Use a clay bar with lots of lubricant. If you have been using a windshield cleaner that has any kind if wax in it it should come off easily. You can get a clay bar kit from most auto paint stores. Really handy to have around.

derf62 wrote:(snip)After reading the postings I see where a few of the guys are recc that you bake the tubes for 4 hours at 350. Is this a must?
After I receive mine I shall post my findings. FRED

I think the baking must be done right after the parts are pulled from the plating tank.

When I did mine I was able to find longer Cessna yoke rivets that were a lot cheaper, like $5 each. Cut them down on my lathe and made some simple tools to install. Check that out. You can tell the longer rivets by part number. Anyway, the hassle was worth it to me just so I wouldn't have to look at...