Fuel Dipstick

[dj2790]

Hello, Some time ago I inquired about a dipstick for the 170B model. I received an answer and it related to a Cessna 172 dipstick that was modified (cut at a certain point). I bought the dipstick from Spruce and cut it at the designated place. Low and behold, it worked and was very accurate. Now, the kicker. I lost it in a hanger move. I reordered the part from Spruce, but would like to find that post and the instructions. Can anybody remember that or help out?

Thanks

[blueldr]

Why not fly the tank empty and make your own dipstick five gallons at a time. It will be more accurate than any other type. I found that there was a significant difference between the right and left tanks on my airplane.

[lowNslow]

I think what your looking for is in this thread.
http://www.cessna170.org/forums/viewtop ... ck#p111915

[wabuchanan]

I bought two of those C-172 sticks that George talks about. Cut one off at the zero mark like he said. I fueled the plane and using the stick that was cut off to zero I got two extra gallons usable. BUT.....I may have fueled up into the neck of the tank almost to the cap, which would artificially add a bit to the level on the stick.

I did stick the tanks with the fuel down in each tank after flying, and what I put into the tanks fueling only came out to 1 gallon difference than what I expected to put in. I will try it again, but I think his method works just fine.


I have an "A" model BTW.

Cheers,
Bill

[canav8]

I have the index for a "B" model if anyone wants it. I made a Dipstick about 10 years ago. It is graduated in 1 gallon incremints if anybody needs it. I made the stick after reading an article in Sport Aviation.They are easy to make and I think I still have some acrylic material left if anybody wants a short piece. The acrylic is $5 a piece. shoot me a PM if your interested. Doug

[swixtt]

Thanks for this... I wasn't aware of that thread!