The International Cessna 170 Association

C145 or O300? O-300-A Previous repair was a non approved epoxy. My new rebuilder is looking into spray welding using an FAA approved process. What is meant by “non approved epoxy”..?? The ONLY “approved” repair (that I know of) is an EPOXY repair ..and it IS “Approved” …. performed by Kelowna Engin...

Richgj3 wrote:C145 or O300?

O-300-A

Previous repair was a non approved epoxy. My new rebuilder is looking into spray welding using an FAA approved process.

Well, my engine is getting a certified rebuild. The rebuilder said: “We are having a hold up on the oil sump. Had severe corrosion that had been repaired with a non approved method in the past. It is out at a vendor for repair and they are accessing it. If it isn’t repairable I’ll have to locate ano...

Thanks for sharing!

My engine is there now getting a major overhaul. I sent him an email to get more details, but the comments on Facebook indicate that the upgraded engine won’t be able to be run on mogas. The test engine hasn’t been built yet from what I gather.

Sounds like fun, but my plane is down for an engine overhaul.

Mark

That’s cool! 11R has a restaurant on the field again. Downtown is nice, they also have the Blue Bell factory that can be toured.

Man, great picture!

I made one for Garmin Pilot. I may be able to share it if you use that app.

It looks great!

Last year we complied with the SB by installing two copper washers. Now that this is an AD, do I need to do anything else?

Thanks for sharing. That sure is a lot of lettuce!

Is this the tit you are needing?: https://www.ebay.com/itm/264711756493?e ... SwFHZaxRyE

Keep us posted!

Thanks for the tips!