The International Cessna 170 Association

Since radios were discussed, how about one unit replacement of gyros, attitude indicators and other instruments. I read in the manual that a pilot owner can do maintence replacement of certain instruments. I am replacing a horizon gyro and want to know if I as pilot/ owner can sign or if an IA&P...

I'm not sure how accessable the leak is, but Caterpillar engines has an epoxey kit they use for oil leaks at head gaskets and gear cover flanges at block. It might help to contain the leak. Just need to prepare with cleaner and then epoxey. When overhauling, reclean surfaces.
John - n3833v

I was told to get Apollo sl60 and KX 155's with glideslope for the least spacing and most versatille setup for mine.
John - n3833v

If it hit a stump and damaged the gear box, you are in big time trouble. I am now looking at repair in the gear box and finding it entails much more.
John - n3833v

I talked to John Nielsen at Oshkosh and told me a David Thorsness from Eveleth MN makes parts for the 170's. I need his address and phone number for some repairs.
Thanks for the info
John Hess-n3833v

I changed to the compression and couldn't get it to release for swivel without excessive chain looseness. I went back to the tension springs.
John

My trim wheel indicator doesn't travel full distance front and my chain at the screw sprocket doesn't center. The cable stops seem to be OK. My travel on the tab is 8.7 up and 24.8 down. I don't have a 100 Service manual and my 170 book section for trim is empty. Need some advice for checking setup

Sorry that we lost a brother. It won't seem the same Rob.
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I agree with George, change filters half way and not oil. Don't change oil and not the filter. I have much experience with extended oil changes on trucks. I would rather have good oil without the contaminants by changing more. I change at 25 hrs and still have the screens on the C-145.
John - n3833v

Why was only one tank installed in left wing from factory? I have some ideas but thought someone might know. 48-rag - John

I have a 48 145 and burn approx 7.4 but always figure 8 for planning. I have done this in a 3 mo period avg. It was overhauled Jan a year ago with milleniumns and does great. I use Shell 15/50. John - n3833v[/img]