The International Cessna 170 Association

Paul, congratulations ! Glad to hear plane is back in Texas and you have "soloed" again. Now, have you started working on your cross county plans to Cody ?

Thanks guys. I took it apart and cleaned it really good. I have the larger Venturi, 9" I believe. I removed the big AN gyro and am replacing it with a modern style DG. It will be the only Vacuum instrument I have. I was really close to just getting rid of the vacuum system altogether but I alr...

If you connect the steering cables up to Tailwheel do you get the same problem?

I recall seeing brass washers, like the one pictured, for the engine sump plugs. Mechanic thought they were original to engine and replaced them with "newer" crush washers.

Leroy and I must have gone to same school. He, Bruce and I use same method. I have owned 15d for 33 years and method has not failed me yet.

Elijah, welcome to the 170 Assoc. and the forum. Keep us posted on how the annual process goes and if you have questions. Plus, watch the forum for the next Georgia 170 gathering at Peach State Aerodrome (GA2) west of Griffin, GA. It will most likely be in late May or early June. I am based in Cater...

I have mine inspected every other annual. That's so the spinner bulkhead can be checked for cracks.

Todd, glad I got to meet you and your son at Peach State During lunch. Plus really happy to see you took me up on joining the 170 Association. With the Georgia weather improving hope we meet up at the Barnstormers Resturant again soon. I will send out an eblast to everyone on a date in March.

Check if part Fig. 25-11 & -12 is installed correctly. This elevator Bellcrank stop can be rotated to change deflection angle.

There is an AD note for Cessna 150's and 152's that have the Bush STOL conversion. The document 96-12-23 from Cessna Aircraft Co. is Amendment 30-9666: Docket No. 95-CE-14-AD. Although it does not apply to Cessna 170's, compliance was required within the next 100 hours time in service after effectiv...

flyingredyeti, My 2nd and current 170B has the Bush STOL conversion. It was installed in 1983 and includes the leading edge cuffs, stall fences, aileron seals, and wing tips when I purchased the plane. My first Cessna 170B, that I flew in Alaska between 1970 and 1972, "did not" have the ST...

Radio shop, many years ago, installed mine on the back of glove box. When I asked why, they said easy access.

As a base point, my 1955 170b is serial no. 26958. Pictures, posted by Bruce of the slotted holes, were taken by Del when he started maintenance work.

Thanks for the advice. To be clear, the issue of gas vapor fumes was not overlooked. The area in and around the empty tanks, etc. have adequately ventilated and devaporized for a sufficiently long time. But with the risk scenario you mention being even remote, I'll try another penetrant to be safe....

Frank, the pictorial procedures can be found in The MX Library, on section titled "Fuselage, Wings, and Tail Section", and topic "Fuel Tank Removal (55 B model). Bruce posted the information for me as I lack his computer skills :lol: if some one could post the link here it would be gr...