The International Cessna 170 Association

I did not get a PM.

Bob

Made a last minute decision to fly up to Berlin, NH BML for the eclipse. Perfect weather and about 25 aircraft flew in to this quiet airport. Airport manager and staff were fantastic and we all got a great view, including a close pass of Mt. Washington! Untitled.jpg 20240408_130351.jpg Untitled1.jpg

These lights have been sold. Landing light lens still available.

Bob

Hello, I have the following items available removed from our 1954 170B: Whelen red/white beacon/strobe HR/CFA-14/28 3 1/2" diameter Whelen strobe power supply HDA-CF-14/28 Left, right, and aft position lights with Whelen A427 wingtip strobes. Landing light lens cover As seen in the photos all t...

Safe Flight is still in business in White Plains, NY. In 2021 I inquired about "overhaul" of the stall warning unit (not the vane) and they quoted $1135. Today their quote is $2530.

Bob

Shielded wire helped but didn't eliminate the problem. Turns out it was a known issue from Whelen for 14 volt systems and they sent updated bulbs which solved the problem.

Bob

Thanks George! That is how I view it as well, in regard to making the record complete.

Bob

Thanks for this information, very useful! In researching my aircraft there are 3 337 forms in my possession that do not appear in the FAA records: 1. Peterson Auto Fuel STC (I have the STC) 1984 2. An elevator repair 1998 3. Inspection of Jasco Alternator installation (I have the STC) 1999 Is there ...

Well, I just realized mine is the same...

Thanks, I have a line on a 3rd gauge!

Bob

Well, research complete and there is no manifold. The 2 venturis are both feeding a single vacuum system and driving dual suction gauges for some reason.

Everyone can relax now that the mystery is solved

Thanks George!

Hi Miles,

Thank you, I did see information on the Precise Flight system. You are correct that there is an Airborne 2H3-23 Vacuum Regulating Valve in the system. Now just need locate and probably replace the manifold.

Bob