The International Cessna 170 Association

Richard, It sounds like they predate the lady legs. I saw a set of 180 gear legs on barnstormers , The pictures were not of 180 gear, even though the indivual said that they were off a 180, they definitely were not 180 gear legs. they looked like older 170 gear ( pre lady legs ) I sent a message ask...

If anyone is interested in doing this mod PM me and I can give you a source for what is needed to do it.I salvaged the nose ribs from some 175 wings and the last time I looked the tanks and tank bay part of the wings are still in the surplus pile. I almost did the change myself but find the javeline...

Ryan Smith wrote:

DWood wrote:

Honestly, I don't know.

If you don't know then why say it?

Because he thinks we're all idiots.

Ryan, The saying goes something like this, If you learn from your mistakes, and I have made a few, that would put me in the geneius category. But with an open mind to make more.

On this discussion, I have asked for feedback from an instructor of mine, who is also an engineer. I won't bother to paraphrase his thoughts on the matter, but will simply say that he offered to bring me a photo of a similar example, e.g. what happens when a larger spring is installed on the L-19. ...

Northern B.C. life

Does that O-340 have a constant speed prop??

I think you might be on to something there Jim, because my 55 26509 has holes and shims at the bulkhead. Slots would make the install simpler as I remember having fun placing the shims and bolts at the bulkhead.
Assuming the slots are fore and aft.
Bill

Hi, I have found that the easiest way to repair the top hinge( which is on the door) if the tabs are broken off is to buy piano hinge from aircraft spruce part no. 03-00052-6. This is if you do not have the resources to drill and weld on the parts that have broken off. I will try to describe the pro...

My neighbour is running 700x6 on his AWB 2500 skis 170b

B & C Specialty Products for starters and alternators is my first choice.

The lower picture looks like a shot peened piston?

Guys In my travels in Mexico a tip for the officer would have taken care of such a minor problem.

Hi, I fitted Knots2U lower cowl air scoop, fit was OK and well made item. Service was great as I needed it asap.
Bill

Hi swixtt, if you decide to go with the folding back seats, I would be interested in your back seat. Let me know as I am over to the west of you in BC. Thanks Bill

Hi George,

Sorry about the confusion as to the comment. no you didn't make it, Bruce sent me a PM about this subject and all is clear.
Bill