The International Cessna 170 Association

In my continuing saga in rbuilding my 52' 170b, my mechanic recently fitted the new tailwheel spring from aircraft spruce and the scot 3200 assembly together. It is showing that the tailwheel assembly is about 1/4" too wide for the spring and will need a spacer to connect properly. What is wron...

I am now going through the electrical system in the major restoration project I am currently undertaking. The plane is a 52 model ser. # 25287. It has the original electrical system. What upgrades will be the most important for safety? Do I have to change to circuit breakers? Master avionics switch?...

My engine O-300a is now at western skyways, colorado for a major overhaul. Their standard quote included the repair of the old cylinders but have given me the option to install new eci's for $100 each or 600 total for exchange. My cylinders are repairable but first run from original. It only has 120...

Does anyone have updated contact numbers for Bartone or Benham exhaust pipes? Thanks!

Thanks again george for all the help.

In rebuilding my aircraft, I would like to know what minimum equipment should be in the aircraft for the authorities before I start investing in other instruments and audio/communication gear. I have the parts catalogue but am having a hard time establishing the equipment needed.

Thanks!

Have started a total rebuild of the my aircraft. After 51 years, and mainly farm use, it is having it's first restoration. After paint removal, corrosion was found in fuselage, mainly in the joints of the outer skins. This prompted the total removal of all skins for corrosion proofing and repair. In...

JD, I am currently doing a full teardown/ refurbishment of the entire airframe as we have found some corrosion inthe aft portion of the fuselage and wings need some previous patches repaired and reskined. Will have all parts corrosion proofed and reassembled. I will post the this in another subject ...

Curtis, where did you get the overhaul from? and the exhaust system?

George, I have already contacted the major shops you have suggested and am awaiting all the quotes before I decide. The range of prices is quite a spread from 15k to 23k. I've read all I can at Aviation consumer and the other posts in this forum and others in CPA and AOPA. But since you have direct ...

George, how much should I budget for a typical overhaul? Should I go for ECI or Superior cylinders? Have read the other posts and articles in aviation consumer but would like to hear your opinion.
Thanks!

Thanks george, Just ordered the catalogue. Soon I hope I can participate with better information on this forum.

Will be sending my O-300A to the USA in two weeks for overhaul and would like to get last minute advice before going ahead. This is the first time I will be doing this since this is my first airplane. The engine is still the original engine since new with about 1500 hours on it. After trying to get ...

Where can I purchase a Parts Catalogue for 170's?

Thanks!

Alvin

I have come accross Aerospace Welding Inc. on the web and they seem to have the whole muffler assembly on their catalog. Has anyone tried their parts? Is it PMA'd? Thanks!