The International Cessna 170 Association

From the Charlotte Observer 26 April 2006 But the annual changeover is more complicated this year because many refineries are using ethanol as a replacement for MTBE, a fuel additive that has been linked to water pollution. The increased demand for ethanol has raised concerns about possible shortage...

The AFM meets the legal requirements for required documents. I have found it rather handy to have all the reference material for the aircraft in one volume. I took a half size notebook with dividers installed a copy of the AFM for my N number land & sea, the owners manual, 0300 operators manual ...

Just for reference the MS29513 is a dynamic oring the MS29512 is a static oring(use with unions etc. ) I have the older forged style valve used on the 170A. the original packing #0413020-4 crosses to a 38481 at cessna parts. The 120-140 associattion has a cross reference listed as ms29513-011 (.18 a...

I would start by adjusting the King pin and checking for loose spring attachment bolts. If your not getting correct tension on the shimmy dampner or the pawl is not engaging at center. tear the assembly down and check for broken parts. Spruce has a break down of the 3200 tail wheel. Avox web site ht...

I have a copy of the Yingling aircraft Fuel Tank modification drawing. the drawing number is Y300 Titled 25 gallon fuel tank instal. for cessna 170a Dated 3-18-50 The part # on the wing is changed to y-300 and y-300-1 Fuel capacity 60 Gallons Usable fuel 50 Gallons No change is noted in regard to th...

I have been considering the same upgrade from the 250xl to the 300xl The avionics shop suggested the KNS 80 for ground based nav. The KNS 80 with glide slope is running about $1700 with a CDI the total cost would be about $5000 plus installation. A current data base is required for IFR. Revision ser...