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lcranton · Post by **lcranton** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 3:52 am

John, It appears that you have an autopilot in the aircraft. What model is it? Was it installed with an STC or just a 337?

Thanks, Larry

johneeb · Post by **johneeb** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 4:47 am

lcranton wrote:John, It appears that you have an autopilot in the aircraft. What model is it? Was it installed with an STC or just a 337?

Thanks, Larry

Larry,
The auotpilot is a Century I with the optional Omni Tracker. The Century I is currently the only autopilot approved and still manufactured for the Cessna 170 group, it is approved under STC #SA1417SW.

There are a few 170s with more elaborate (S-tec) autopilots that were installed under Field Approvals, however the new FAA guidelines for Field Approvals spacifically say no field approvals for autopilots, thus requiring either certification or at least a one time STC.

The Century I is a nice aide on long trips, it elimates looking up from reading a chart and finding I am in the middle of an Immalman Turn.

schefler · Post by **schefler** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 11:49 pm

Since the FAA Yoke emperors do not approve of powder coating yokes, does this mean that you cannot powder coat fuselage frames either?

blueldr · Post by **blueldr** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 3:38 am

Powder coating yokes is a no,no? Is this something new? If it is, there are a good many violations out there.

lowNslow · Post by **lowNslow** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 5:41 am

blueldr wrote:Powder coating yokes is a no,no? Is this something new? If it is, there are a good many violations out there.

Yep. The only approved coating is Pep Boys auto touch-up paint available in the small spray cans.

Kyle Wolfe · Post by **Kyle Wolfe** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 2:39 am

I may be repeating info, but I found that the yoke graphics can be ordered from:

Moody Aero Graphics
105 Chestnut Drive
Ocala , FL 34480
800-749-2462

The item is No. CY-012L&R
Black, white, or opt. (?not sure what opt is - maybe your own color?)
1"h x 1 3/4"W
$9.95 each

Minimum order is $10.

They also have interior placard sets for $60 Item # CIK-002
and
Fuel Selector kit for $12.50 Item # CI-029.

Kyle Wolfe · Post by **Kyle Wolfe** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 10:43 pm

In case someone else is interested in having their yokes redone......

Got my yokes back from Power Max coatings in OH. When I opened the first one, I was breathless. Looked great. The second one had several runs on it. Sent it back - no questions asked. They redid the job and it too now looks great. Good people to deal with - they kept me informed of the status throughout, and nice work. Just kinda spendy.

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