The International Cessna 170 Association

John
Sheetrock (plasterboard) is very widely used in the UK, and much of Europe.

John Yes it is, well spotted. It worked very well, we used it at the wing root first and it lifted the wing well. The wheels allowed us to line up the attachment lugs and slide the wing into place. You can finely adjust the height. We then removed the fixed trestle and positioned it outboard of the ...

Thank you all for the advice. The slide on with wing worked well along with WD40.
I used LPS3 on the bolts and attach points
The wings are now fitted with bolts in place, washers, nuts and cables to run tomorrow.

I am fitting my 1953 170B wings this weekend, does anyone remember the length of the outboard rubber hose?
I can measure and work it out but would be nice to have a comparison number.
I am planning on pre-fitting the hose on the wing and sliding onto fuselage pipe as the wing is fitted.

Thanks
Kevin

I fitted the horizontal tail today and noticed a 1/8” gap at the front spar to bulkhead. I have seen shims called up in the IPC and was surprised that none were present.
My questions are:
1. Should there be shims fitted.
2. Are they a part or do I make them myself.

Thanks in advance.
Kevin

Thank you all for your replies.
Miles, that was a great tip with the masking tape.

Kevin

I am preparing to install the horizontal tail and am replacing the rubber edge seals. The existing fuselage to tail seals appear to have been glued in place with a contact adhesive, is this normal or someone’s choice? Instinctively I was not going to glue them but would appreciate any advice. Thanks...

John

You would be very welcome to visit, I am restoring a Waco YKS-7 in my spare time.

Regards

Kevin

John - I am basing the aircraft at home, near Horsham in the South of England.

After nearly a year and a half of looking for the right 170B, I found my new aircraft. There were times that I nearly gave up, but articles and pictures posted here and on FB kept my focus on looking. The advert was on the forum and I had not paid attention to it as the price was higher than I wante...

Karl

Thank you for posting the C170B parts manual link, very helpful.

Kevin

Thanks for all the advice, it is really helpful. The aircraft is not a “deal” as such, but has been owned for thirty years and is very good condition. It is based in Australia and has undergone the SIDS inspection and compulsory control cable replacement. Mods, parts traceability and repairs could b...

I have been looking in the States, but the current example is outside the States. I want to ship it into the UK and then put it onto the N register and operate it here in Europe. I am familiar with operating N reg in the UK, but I have not imported onto the N reg from a country outside the States.

I have been looking for a 170B for nearly a year now, and have found one overseas through a friend. It has been owned for 30 years and cherished by its owner. From what I have been able to read, it looks like a Export CofA is not really required, as the IA and DAR will look at the aircraft and paper...

Hello Dick

There is an advert for a C145-2 on Barnstormers / Cessna 170 / Page 2. It is 0 SMOH with desirable accessories, and the price is $12,500.
I hope it is still available.

Regards

Kevin