The International Cessna 170 Association

Thanks for your insight, I'm learning more about the C170 after every posted question.

I appreciate your comments to my questions. I wrote Tom Anderson (Landing Gear Works, www.tlgw.aero ) and he was very nice to respond to my questions. On his web sight is a description of the process of the “XP Modification” to the gear as well as other products that are available, tail wheel mod, a...

I recently came across C17OA which was involved in a gear collapse incident some time ago and subsequently returned to service. This one (according to the owner) has all its 337 forms appropriately filed with the FAA as well as logbook entries and signoff’s from both the AI and A&P. I read up fr...

Sorry for the late response, wanted to follow up with contacting Stene Aviation, the STC owner ( great suggestion) for a timely response. Unfortunately it’s been 7 days since my initial emails and voice messages. I have not heard back. So as it stands, a Sportsman leading edge kit was installed with...

Thanks for that detailed explanation, definitely a keeper for the O-300A thru D identification file. Since this is not my aircraft I didn’t feel comfortable advertising someone else’s info by posting the data tag complete with a serial number. I edited the screen shot so not to include a serial numb...

Just received a photo of the engine data plate clearly showing its a O-300A /145HP. I was under the impression that if the Venturi tubes were missing it must be a O-300D series because this engine incorporates the vacuum pump pad that is missing on the other other series engines. After looking a lit...

Came across a 1953 C170B which the seller claims has a O-300D engine. I have a copy of the maintenance logs and engine log book and there are no 337 forms describing a O-300D being installed. There are no Venturi tubes and in 1993 the engine log shows the original O-300A engine being overhauled and ...

The faa.cares.gov is a nice addition to FAA web sights as it puts multiple services under one access site. I already had some of the sites saved individually on my computer so thanks for that. On another note, would anyone have any recommended maintenance facilities in the San Antonio area for a pre...

I'll follow up with the Aero-spaceports website. I think the escrow and title services are differently a good idea. I already have the aircraft registry ordered from OK City though I wish I would have waited since Aero-Spaceports guarantees the report in 72 hours. My mailed copy is going to take 1 t...

Always on the look out to purchase a C170 but have been out sold several times because I am too slow presenting a offer. I am trying to accomplish my due diligence such as aircraft registration documentation before I proceed, which takes time to get a copy from OK City. I've reached out to several a...

I think it’s time tie up this tread and thank everyone you who put in their two cents in on this topic. Especially Bill who reached out to tell me about his great experiences with his C170B & the O-340 STC. This gave me hope. I did find a lot of information on this topic by searching through Goo...

Just came across this post in 2010 from Scott who was answering a forum post & thought I would repost it here. The original question was from a member rebuilding a C170B with this STC and he was asking for help in finding the exact STC version. Very interesting response. “by ‪Blue4‬ » Wed Jun 02...

Any comments on the Lycoming O-340 A1A 170 Hp engine. Every thing from durability, performance, available parts etc. are welcome. I understand the A1A model is the only version of the O-340 series that supports a hydraulic adaptor for the constant speed prop option. Comments about the constant speed...

Hi all and thanks for the responses. A couple of take always are, metal parts don’t wear while sitting. Atmosphere and surroundings have a lot to do with it. Valve replacement might be a good preventative maintenance suggestion for sticking valve problem in the future. Also, I read the same article ...

I’m on the hunt for a C170B and my question to the group pertains to the C145 & O-300 Continental engines. How long can these engines sit inactive before it becomes detrimental and an end up as a major repair. TBO according to Continental Motors Service Information Letter SIL 98-9E states 1800 h...