The International Cessna 170 Association

Seemingly there is a video somewhere on YouTube to repair most anything. I’ve used it to repair our Maytag Washer and Dryer, and John Deere Baler among others.

Once upon a time Craftsman was great quality but I believe that has been sacrificed. For sure, the power tools.

The wife bought this recently some where:

I only have an LED as my Taxi Light. Landing Light is still old incandescent. The LED causes no noise in either COM radio.

Hope you find the source of your frustration.

https://www.youtube.com/@Jugheadf15/videos

Jon is in that area as well.

Perhaps the seller means that he has routinely loaded the aircraft at 2,500 lbs.

JU-52.

One licensed pilot, and one licensed plumber required crew.

IMHO both panels pictured are beautiful.

I love the 170. The lines and styling of a classic. Speed, utility, and ease of upkeep of a modern aircraft.

We can do most of what they do, but in style.

George: a GOOD mechanic always has “leftovers” for the next job!

My Aviation Mentor taught me to check all four corners via the “box method” when doing the Control Check on the Before Takeoff Checklist. Most everyone else does the fore/ aft, then left/ right method thus only verifying the center. I picked up a Cessna 340 from King Radios in Olathe, KS many years ...

I was unaware there was once a 73 Octane Aviation Fuel.

Interesting also that 80 Octane Aviation Fuel didn’t contain Lead. That gives me more comfort to use MOGAS.

Donaldson’s brochure says they are FAA-PMA for dry filters. No STC required.

Welcome to the association and wonderful world of 170 flying! Beautiful aircraft!

Last year I purchased a full set of fabric covers for my glider from Germany, which likely weighed as much/ more than a generator, in a much larger box.

The shipping charge was around $130 and they used DHL.

I won this one as a door prize at the very first 170 Convention I attended (Blakesburg, IA, 1985). It was manufactured and STC'd (SA152NW) by now-deceased member Bob Schroers. The picture isn't very good, but the glareshield is aluminum sheet covered with padding and vinyl, with lights and extra pa...

I found replacement bulbs for the Schroer Glareshield on Amazon as well as a couple other vendors. Do an internet search for 12v .15A bulb. None are cheap but at least they are available.