Steel Axles now Approved!

Post by **GAHorn** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 7:22 pm

I've just rec'd a personal phone call as a follow up to my query last year, from Lee Budde (pronounced Booty) of Airframes, Inc., regarding their hollow, steel axle PN AF1441003-1 which was previously approved for 180/182 aircraft (and others) but not our 170's.
They have now obtained FAA-PMA approval for this axle to be installed on the Cessna 170, and he will be sending me the paper on the approval shortly. This means that the axle may be installed on our airplanes with only a logbook entry as a replacement part.

Lee also says he's obtained approval for his engine cooling baffles for the 1953 and later B-models, which include several improvements to the original baffle sealing. He plans to work toward producing approved baffles for the earlier airplanes in the future. You may view and order the entire set, or individual baffles from their website.
So if you need baffles for your later B-model, or axles to replace your failure-prone aluminum ones, then contact:
Airframes, Inc.
P.O. Box 521795
Big Lake, AK 99652
PH: 907-892-8244
http://www.enginebaffles.com

Airframes, Inc. is now a supporter of TIC170A and is advertising with us in the next issue, so let's reciprocate!
(Thanks, Lee!)

spiro · Post by **spiro** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 12:37 am

as I've mentioned before Lee is an excellent guy with superior products. His primary deal is complete PMA'd replacement fuselages for SuperCubs, including ones 4" wider than standard. CubCrafters uses his for their *new* Cubs. See his primary site:
http://www.supercubs.com/

Jr.CubBuilder · Post by **Jr.CubBuilder** » Thu May 26, 2005 11:19 pm

George, did you get any paperwork from Airframes concerning their approval of the steel axles for the 170? I just got a set from them, but they didn't include any paperwork.

mit · Post by **mit** » Fri May 27, 2005 5:40 am

I just got the two side baffles from them. They look and work good.

Post by **GAHorn** » Fri May 27, 2005 9:57 pm

I've still not rec'd the promised paperwork. If you have their axles, I suggest you start a fire under him.

Jr.CubBuilder · Post by **Jr.CubBuilder** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 3:55 pm

Airframes has sent me a copy of their FAA-PMA for their axle part # 1441003-1 hollow steel axle, it indicates that the part is a direct replacement for Cessna part #s 0541124 and 0541124-1. All models of C170 are eligible.

Post by **GAHorn** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 9:51 pm

Yep, I just rec'd their approval paperwork as well. Good news!

Jr.CubBuilder · Post by **Jr.CubBuilder** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 3:58 pm

They also mentioned they would be glad to take anyones A model airbox and reverse engineer it to make a new set if there's somebody that needs a new one.

cessna170bdriver · Post by **cessna170bdriver** » Sat Aug 06, 2005 1:43 am

mit wrote:I just got the two side baffles from them. They look and work good.

Tim,

I am considering Airframes, Inc. as a source of all new baffling for my O-300A, and would like a few more details:

Are the silicone seals pre-installed?

Did they fit right out of the box?

Thanks, Miles

PS: Does anyone else have any experience with Airframes, Inc.'s baffles?

mit · Post by **mit** » Sun Aug 07, 2005 2:17 pm

Tim,

I am considering Airframes, Inc. as a source of all new baffling for my O-300A, and would like a few more details:

Are the silicone seals pre-installed?

Did they fit right out of the box?

Thanks, Miles

PS: Does anyone else have any experience with Airframes, Inc.'s baffles?[/quote]

Miles

The seals where installed and they both went right on with out any trouble. left and right .