The International Cessna 170 Association

I’ve seen it happen a few times on accidents (not Cessna 170s). My recollection is they use cargo straps to stabilize the airplane around its CG and long line it out. Usually the airplane is beyond salvage and they are not worried about further damage. They need to hoist it so it doesn’t start spin...

I have seen a rag wing brought in upside down. Three pointed to the gear. The helo driver then picked up just the tail wheel and flipped it right side up. I think there was one hole in the fabric.

I fly behind an 80/40, there are too speeds slow and slower. But on floats try to get off with a standard float prop 76/49........ good luck.

Oh, how nice it would be to have a Hangar- Hanger and the problem of getting it in and out.................SIGH....................

Hangar Hanger it's so confsssing

They sell for what someone is willing to pay..... The asking prices for 170's now, is crazy. I just wonder if they are selling for the asking price?

In the overhaul process there are a number of components that have to be changed . So where are these overhaul facilities getting these new parts . Continental isn’t supporting this engine any more . For example the oil sumps are all very corroded internally. They should be replaced. Paying out $80...

I got mine overhauled just a few years ago here in Alaska by Custom Aircraft in Palmer 27,000. That was more than I paid for the plane.

Note to self, Post 1000

I tried to post a pic I have to figure out how to resize it to fit... I forgot how 8O 8O might happen to us all if we eat and drink right. Easiest is to take a pic with your cell phone, log into the site with your phone, go to the thread and reply, then select the upload attachment tab, which asks ...

c170b53 wrote:Any chance you can take and post a pic of the old spring, just so we can over analyze it Mit ?

I tried to post a pic I have to figure out how to resize it to fit... I forgot how

Reece, I can not recommend you buy a whole new set. Due to time loss of manufacturing specs have gotten muddy as well as material availability has lead to considerable thickness variances of the springs you will receive today. Unfortunately I would give your chances of receiving a new spring pack t...

reecewallace wrote:I'll take the advice and order a new set.

Is anyone able to advise me on a complete kit to order? Plane is 1956 170b serial # 25074

In the IPC, the P/N's are:

0542106
0542105
0442108-2
0442109-2

Univair I just got a set. $ 260

No Mit, I don’t know where you can get an OEM part butI think most just fabricate it in the same fashion that is shown in Resse’s photo of his tailwheel spring pack albeit his looks a little rough. I thought it looks over kill too. Guess we just need a good machinist to start making them. Mine is s...

Anybody know if you can get the little steel tit that goes in the third spring?

And yet another way to hook up tail wheel steering. Buy a new stack. I just broke the main leaf pulling the plane out of the snow. looks like it may have had a crack.