The International Cessna 170 Association

FWIW, using the uncomplicated method I installed them in my '48 and would never change back.

Keep looking. I'm sure the fine folks in this Association can help!!

Keep fighting, Butch. You've come too far to give up now. If you can find an A&P/IA to supervise your work, you're golden. Soldier on!! Dave

Already did. He's retired.

The FAA will not accept DER paperwork from another aircraft. I've argued the point for the last year and am to the point where I need to find a DER of my own. Doesn't look like anyone here has a name, so I'll start looking at the list.

I submitted a very thorough proposal, complete with drawings and a DER report from another ragwing owner who, based on that report, received an approved Form 337 from the FAA. Bottom line: No DER, no approval (of any kind).

Thx. The FSDO will do a field approval, but not w/o a DER.

Hartwig/Monarch premium fuel caps are still in production. Does anyone know a DER who operates in the Pacific NW?

Does anyone know a DER who can help me with a field approval for Monarch fuel caps!? Thx.

I believe I kept the metal mast off my '48, so if interested....

Carl,

PM sent.

Dave

I used WD40 at Johnson Creek last summer to free up a stuck exhaust valve while performing a partial rope trick. Don't leave home without it!

Left side of glovebox. Solid mount, easy access.

What a coincidence! I just removed the Selkirk fiberglass version from my '48 C170. It's in good condition, trimmed and ready to install. Available at 60% of new + shipping.

FWIW, the Seattle FSDO just rejected my proposed 337 for a fourth fuel tank using the Rex Labrie paperwork. The inspector said that while my 337 looked great, the FAA's new policy is that any mod to the fuel system requires data from a DER. So, if anyone gets an approval without involving a DER, ple...