The International Cessna 170 Association

Just finished with mechanic checking out O-300-B insatllation on 3166A with regards to the STC purchased from the Association. All is well and "legal" so I'm happy. Thanks to those who made the STC available for the 0300-B; it's appreciated.
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during annual, while swinging the compass; we found the mag compass to be severely affected by the yoke position. My compass is in the panel. Has anyone installed a compass on a one piece windshield? How about demagnetizing the yoke?

Thanks Bruce. I'll forward this info to my mechanics and we'll chat it up. The idea that it is an oversight was our consensus and your explanation fits with it exactly. I too would like to find out more of what David finds in his search. Thanks again.

Just got done with annual. O-300B did not show up on approved list but AIP thinks that the "B" notation may not end up being a problem. The O-300B in N3166A is not the original engine. Replace in 1958 as a major repair. Still looking for how it was decided to be an appropriate replacement....

I'm in annual on 3166A and found that I couldn't pull the exhaust shrouds for a pressure check on the exhaust system without a lot of bloody fingers and cursing. This plane is new to me and this first annual is extremely thorough (as one might hope all were). Anyone have a comment on examining the e...

I'm doing an owner assist annual on my first airplane right now. I'm doing it early as I don't trust what I've found in the craft, log books or responses from the previous owners and A&P. I've owned my first plane; a 170B, 3166A for just about 9 months now. I've been in constant contact with my ...

33-199-6 GASKET-GASCOLATOR - used these for annual on 3166A yesterday.

Just bought 3166A, a 1953 170B. Looking to upgrade it and repaint, upgrade avionics, etc. Advice accepted.
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