The International Cessna 170 Association

Well my replacement gauge arrived and measured 4" from the face to the gear, just like the stock gauge and just like AS&S said it would. The gas tank neck measures 3-1/4". So I cut the rod to match the original float and DID NOT bend it as I did not see a reason to and staked both ends...

George, I haven't purchased the gauge (yet) and I am reluctant to at this point after reading the problems Jeff has had. I also am fully aware of the communication breakdown between the parties invloved on this subject. What I believe Jeff tried to explain and then I tried to clarify with my drawing...

I see what Jeff is saying. From the drawings from AS&S, it looks like the gear was at one time 4" from the gauge. But looking at the photo AS&S published and from Jeff's description, the gear is only 2 or so inches from the gauge. So making my own mark-ups from their drawing I was able ...

Here is the entire list: 170_Annual_Pre_Buy.doc But when looking over a potential 170 buy, check these items first (these items are in the extensive list above): Rudder circuit cables between the rudder and the aft bulkhead (inside the tail cone.) These are really hard to get to and so are highly-ne...

Here is another option if the casting brackets are broken like they were on my 180. Make the part that bites into the rope like I detailed a few posts up, then go to the hardware store and buy a ring and some pre-drilled brackets. Put the ring in a vise to make it oval and bend the pre-drilled brack...

I was able to repair mine by popping the top and then dropping a dab of solder where it was obvious a wire had melted. Works perfect again.

REPAIRING YOUR ASSIST STRAPS continued... Bend the teeth of the cable protector in a manner that allows good penetration of the rope. Crimp the cable protector onto the rope. crimp.jpg Slide the heat shrink up around the joint and apply heat. HeatShrink.jpg Install in the aircraft and apply a test ...

Assuming you still have the original ends available and the tools, here is how you can repair your assist straps for under $8 a pair. Buy 4 Raco Cable Protectors at less than $0.50 each. Home Depot may have them. I found mine at the local hardware store. CableProtectInBox.jpg Buy 3’ of 5/8” Blac...

For posterity reasons and due to broken links, I am uploading SIL-7701 and a few pictures to this website.

It appears Scott was purchased by AVOX systems and Avox has been purchased by Zodiac Aerospace.

Don't forget the o-ring ES4140. My spacer also had a groove worn in it and had to be replace (ES4141). For my fellow Alaskan's, use Seaplanes North (formerly Floats Alaska) at Lake Hood for your cessna parts and avoid the $35 shipping costs using online vendors. Seaplanes North does charge a buck or...

A sample of some of my favorite 3198A photos...

I think this issue may have been addressed some time ago, but I have an O300-B in my 172 TD and I am sure the dipstick is the one that was in the engine when the plane had the nose wheel. My question, is there a difference in the dipsticks for a 170 vs a 172 with the same engine? Page 5 of the 1956...

For what it's worth, my #5 cylinder has come in at the low 60's the last 4 annuals. This year it was high 70's like the rest! I didn't do anything thing different this year than the other years. This is on my '53 170B.

Too late. I just got back from the P.O. But I will talk to my AMT about submitting that form with pictures if need be. I almost kept the case bucause I knew it would cost about $50 to ship out and probably is not repairable but then I figured if they could repair it then another 170 may be easier sa...

Corey, THANKS for the excellent photos and descriptions! Your old (defective) weld repair: Do you know who actually did that work and was it an approved repair? Do your logs give you that info? Actually I do. My logs indicate the engine underwent a top overhaul that began December 1976 with 2000 ho...