Re: Assist Straps
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 2:25 pm
Fellow C170 Assoc Members,
As I mentioned in a different post, my 59 straight tail is in annual. Cessna cheapened the interior of the early 172s from the 170s as it wasn't certain if the 172 would be a commercial success (if you can believe that). So the early 172s (i.e. the straight tails) don't have opening passenger door windows or an arm rest. To close the door you have to pull on the door handle, which is pretty much the same as a 170s. I have had the handle pop off several times doing this. Since the plane is in annual I spoke to my IA and he is willing to install a door pull and sign it off as a minor mod.
I would like to obtain 2 old (or new) passenger assist straps like are on the door pillars of the 172 (same as the 170s) and use them as the door pulls. Although not technically accurate, they will at least preserve the look of the interior.
I followed the below links, but they don't work anymore. Does anybody either have 2 old assist straps they are willing to sell (need the end hardware in particular) or know where I can buy 2 new ones? I am referring to the original type of metal end fittings in particular. I can have old ones rebuilt so I don't care about the condition. I had the existing passenger assist straps rebuilt by a local automobile interior shop and they did a great job. The straps look very period and nice. They work too, as my older passengers tend to use them a lot. I find that I rarely use the pilot one - maybe that will change as I age! I have searched the internet and so far come up dry. Would appreciate any leads. Thanks.
Regards,
Pete P.
1959 C-172 (aka "The Fair-Haired Stepchild" to the 170s)
As I mentioned in a different post, my 59 straight tail is in annual. Cessna cheapened the interior of the early 172s from the 170s as it wasn't certain if the 172 would be a commercial success (if you can believe that). So the early 172s (i.e. the straight tails) don't have opening passenger door windows or an arm rest. To close the door you have to pull on the door handle, which is pretty much the same as a 170s. I have had the handle pop off several times doing this. Since the plane is in annual I spoke to my IA and he is willing to install a door pull and sign it off as a minor mod.
I would like to obtain 2 old (or new) passenger assist straps like are on the door pillars of the 172 (same as the 170s) and use them as the door pulls. Although not technically accurate, they will at least preserve the look of the interior.
I followed the below links, but they don't work anymore. Does anybody either have 2 old assist straps they are willing to sell (need the end hardware in particular) or know where I can buy 2 new ones? I am referring to the original type of metal end fittings in particular. I can have old ones rebuilt so I don't care about the condition. I had the existing passenger assist straps rebuilt by a local automobile interior shop and they did a great job. The straps look very period and nice. They work too, as my older passengers tend to use them a lot. I find that I rarely use the pilot one - maybe that will change as I age! I have searched the internet and so far come up dry. Would appreciate any leads. Thanks.
Regards,
Pete P.
1959 C-172 (aka "The Fair-Haired Stepchild" to the 170s)