The International Cessna 170 Association

I am hearing conflicting words of wisdom about magentos on my A/C Subject is 54 C170B s n 24633 w Cont. 0-300 engine. Magnetos are Bendix S6LN-21 - 10-151365-39. Less than 400 hrs on mags. They are performing perfectly. What is prompting my call to action is the knowledge of two acquaintances that h...

I like this post about theTach and the various experiences. Had a tach problem and the A&P replaced it with a new one. I took a long trip (STL MO TO NYC , Stewart INTL and RETURN) I told the mechanic put my old tach back in and you keep the money and the new tach. I'm not flying behind that thin...

Thank you for your help.

I just did not realize thatt it could take two years plus for a final report.


regards

I just wanted to add a few comments about the effectiveness of venturi vaccuum on take off and landing. They are marginally effective in takeoff and very little is published or mentioned in ground school. Robert Buck , author of WEATHER FLYING stated it does not spool up until 300-400 ft above groun...

I am trying to locate the FAA 's final report on Aircrash that occured on 07/26/2006. Aircraft was DHC -6 Twin Otter 100 that crashed on takeoff. Skydiving company that operates near my home airport of St.Clair, MO . I put in the A/C N203E and date of 07/29/2006 into google and get Otter reports fro...

Any thoughts about a little BOLD STAKING on the exhaust valve stem? A minute particle of stubborn carbon clinging between valve and seat may the culprit and could possibly be transformed into a harmless powder. This has been known to work a few times. I still wish we had 80 octane. Still puzzled wit...

Wouldn't it be something if a taildragger pilot makes the discovery? I heard today that any person w a computer can join the analysis of satilite photos of the Nevada desert There is a lot of unrecognized observational talent among our group. AS you already know the power of discerment is sharpened ...

I have misplaced a small part. Need help in locating a replacement. I have C170B 0 300 with Cessna Service kit SK172-22F. Title is GENERATOR TO 60 AMP ALTERNATOR CONVERSION. The part I have misplaced is the Clamp that positions the Scat tube Blast air at rear of the Alternator. From the kit parts li...

I would like to inject a few questions about prop bolts.


Do you think it is neccessary to cut safety wire and remove ALL prop bolts at each annual inspection?


When do think it is proper to package the prop up and send it to shop for detailed inspection?





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gradyb

Planned flight from anchorage to St.louis, MO. 09 Degrees f. at ANCHORAGE. Take off , head N E to Alaska Highway (a.k.a. Snow Packed Gravel Raod). Turn right to outside. Landing Northway Junction. Cabin is comfortable OAT is 29 degrees f. I am a 170 Outside pilot in right seat. Joe A. is pilot/owner...

I wanted to second the gascalator comment gasket made by G A Horn. It seems so simple that I suspect many persons don't give the gascolator very much thought. The glass bowl makes it Look like a tractor part or old Cushman motor scooter. Even when using the proper part number gasket problems have be...

Another variation Double up your protection. Take a regular mouse trap. Drill two holes in end of board. Wire it to the tail spring. Bait w peanut butter. Use ONLY JIF EXTRA CRUNCHY peanut butter w fresh roasted peanut taste. After all it is the mouse's LAST MEAL. Second position to take depends upo...

I WASH MY PROP on Cessna 170B , but I do little else and sometimes wonder if I should do more. Trying to protect the prop from stones, giant lawn mowers , bird deposits etc. It was removed about 200 hrs ago to allow the AP to examine back side of crank shaft flange for cracks. It was perfect however...

c Bogle

I am curious as to how many hours on your suspect cylinder?

Do you have standard size cylinders or was engine bored out .010, years ago?

I am all for building a knowledge base on FORUM then throwing that at problems instead of your DOLLARS!

Decades ago I used to ferry airplanes on a time time basis from St.Louis, MO to MENA, ARKANSAS. Gene Taylor owned WEISS AIRPORT in Fenton, MO and was a volume seller of used airplanes. He would buy used Cessnas w tired paint. Fly to Mena and have a new paint job. Value of Aircraft jumped 3,000 to 4,...