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gparker
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Airspeed markings

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What are the correct airspeed indicator markings for a 1956 model?
1956 170B N3457D
SN 27000
Denham Springs, LA
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Poncho73
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gparker wrote:What are the correct airspeed indicator markings for a 1956 model?
As per Type Cert A799, Cessna 170B approved Oct 29, 1951

Airspeed Limits Landplane:
Maneuvering 115 m.p.h. (100 knots) True Ind.
Maximum structural cruising 140 m.p.h. (122 knots) True Ind.
Never exceed 160 m.p.h. (139 knots) True Ind.
Flaps extended 100 m.ph. ( 87 knots) True Ind.
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The photo was taken to show bad condensation due to water in my static system
But it shows the markings on the dial.
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