The International Cessna^® 170 Association

Can anyone out there help?
I own a 1967 Reims Cessna F172H that has just completed its UK CoA. No real problems found and she's ready willing but not able to leave the ground.
It would seem that the Pilots Operating Manual I have, which states Cessna 1967 Model 172 & Skyhawk is not valid in the eyes of the CAA. The manual even states that 'The Model F172, which is manufactured by Reims Aviation S.A. is identical to the 172 except that it is powered by an 0-300-D engine. All 172 information in this manual pertains to the F172 as well'
All information relating to the different engine is covered within the manual I have. The problem is the American produced manual has the serial No. D638 printed on the inside of the front cover. The French produced manual has the number D607 instead. This is where the problem occurs. The UK CAA will not issue a CoA without a manual that has D607 printed on the inside cover!!!! :x
So does anyone out there own a 1967 F172H with an authentic French manual, which I could copy? I need to arrange this fairly promptly as I have a family trip in G-BEZK to Holland planned for the 29th of this month. It looks like I'm going to have to cancel.
Frustrated
Steve

Steve,
You might have better luck asking for a copy of this Pilot's Operating Manual at the Cessna Pilot's Association. (http://www.cessna.org)

Steve:

Sorry I can't help but I am curious if you are flying out of Fenland or East Winch. I have two friends who used to fly a J-5 off a farm near Kings Lynn but then bought a Tri-Pacer that was redone at E. Winch.

Flyig along the Wash almost looks a bit like home but I suspect the CAA would have your license if you landed on the beach..

Pete

GEBZK wrote:Can anyone out there help?

Frustrated
Steve

Thanks Gary I'll try the link.

Pete, no sorry don't operate out of either those fields, but I do now them.
I'm based at Beccles in Suffolk EGSM.

Better yet...do a Google search for "F172H" and contact someone in your country with a sister plane. They should have all the necessary paperwork.

Type D607 on the inside cover in a manner that looks authentic. Copy the manual on a Xerox so all the ink looks the same and you can present that as a copy of an authentic POH.