The International Cessna 170 Association

AVCON Industries, Inc. FUEL AND POWER CHART- LYCOMING MODEL 0-360-A, 180 HP ENGINE _____________________________________________________________ Press. Std. 90 HP-55% 117 HP-65% 135 HP-75% Rated Rated Rated Alt. Alt. Approx. Fuel Approx. Fuel Approx. Fuel 7.4 Gal./Hr. 8.8 Gal./Hr. 10 Gal./Hr. 1000 T...

Find a B model allready converted to Lycoming 180 Hp. Even if it has quite a bit of time on the engine, as long as it is in good shape. A lot less expensive than converting from scratch. Stol kit, long prop, big tires, a plus but you can add them as you are able. You will be able to get in and out o...

Thought I could lay my hands on that chart but have been unable to find it. I gave a copy to a friend a few years ago but will have to wait a couple weeks till he is back in town to get a copy of his chart. But will post it when I get it. I like to keep a copy in the plane, so if I need to stretch t...

Never had one break in 20+ years, wouldn't get excited if one did.

Suspect that your MP guage needs to be calibrated, and maybe the tach also. I usually run 23-24 and burn 10 gph. I have a chart in the plane with various power settings and fuel burn at those settings. I'll see if I can put it on here when I get a chance. Charlie

You can access the springs through the holes in the forward part of the tunnel, and from inspection covers on the belly. They are a real pain to install but if you remove any burrs on the spring ends and do a little fileing to make a slight point they will slip into the holes with a bit less cussing...

Twenty some years ago an outfit in Thermal California used to install flap gap seals in an hour, painted. ( If your wing was a shade of white ) a bit longer if any other color. I flew in there one morning and made a note of my power settings and indicated airspeed at altitude. They installed the gap...

For airsickness carry some candied ginger in the plane. And have any potential sick passengers eat some before boarding and suck on some in flight. They will have a clear head ( not dopey ) and enjoy the flight. It is a bit spicy and some children and others who are not used to it may think it is ho...