The International Cessna 170 Association

What George has on his 170 is what I probably will do as I certainly don't want to try to operate one of the LF radios and it is too heavy. I would appreciate it if anyone has one of the old GE Low Freq radios to let me know so we can try to work out a deal. The 48 170 I just brought home was in sto...

George and Russ:
I did finally find the information in the 337's.
In 1948 a GE LF radio was installed and then removed in 1960 to be replaced by the Wright Executive and a Lear ADF.
Does anyone have one of the GE LF radios for sale?
I plan to make this one original.
Thx,
Dan

Thank you, good info.
Dan

I just bought a 48 170 project and it has a Wright Airborne Electronics "Executive 90" Comm radio. Has anyone heard of this radio and I believe it might have been original. How can I get a copy of the original equipment list so I can verify it?
Thx,
Dan

Greg
The wing thickness measures 7 1/2 " If you arebuilding racks proably plan for 8 " and then shim with blackets or foam.
Dan

Greg:
The best I can measure the wing thickness is a minimum of 7" and the maximum is estimated up to 8 ". I will pick up my new project next weekend and the fabric is off the wings so I will be able to get you an accurate measurement.
Dan

1.Width of main gear DW SPEC IS 86" CENTER OF TIRE TO CENTER OF TIRE, AFTER PULLING MINE INTO HANGER, IT MEASURES INSIDE TO INSIDE OF TIRES 85" AND OUTSIDE TO OUTSIDE OF TIRES 95" 2.Length: Main wheels to tail wheel DW MINE MEASURES 232" 3.Length: Main wheels to tip of spinner (a...

Greg:
Will do tomorrow
Dan

Greg:
If you still need, I can measure mine tomorrow.
Please advise,
Dan

Hi Guys: Thanks for the kind words. I just really enjoy working on it and having people gather around it at the fly-ins. I don't even get mad when kids touch it. Adults should know better! I have had several awards and also an article was written on it in a previous Vintage issue. I remember George ...

Bill:
You have to put captive nuts under the flange on the tank so I don't see any way to do it without atleast replacing the top fabric. We actually pulled the tanks and put additional drain in the outboard tanks. The caps were field approved.
Thx,
Dan

Thank you. I just actually got my copy today. It was alot of fun working with Sparky on the article. Most of the photos were from the EAA photo shoot in 2006.
Thanks for the kind words and hope to see you all at SNF or OSH.
Dan

McFarlane Aviation shows one in their catalog for 120 thru 185 Cessnas part number MC0411257 which appears to be an identical replacement. You might call them as the p/n is not coming up on line. 866-923-2741 I saw it on their display board at OSH.

I think this bulletin will verify it.

http://www.buckeyef.com/Bulletin_abc_dry_chem.asp

I was just sent an article from Van's AF where they are discussing the damage that an ABC fire ex can do to aluminum and electronics. I had heard that some fire ex are dangerous and am wondering if anyone can verify this concern with the "A" part of ABC. They also claim that BC will not do...