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by sphillips
Thu Nov 16, 2006 1:23 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Corrosion Treatment
Replies: 16
Views: 19482

I think you are referring to zinc chromate which is an aluminum primer and protectant. One of the aftermarket products available for corrosion control is ACF 50. Check with your mechanic.
by sphillips
Wed Nov 08, 2006 1:04 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: GPS GLASS PANEL /STALK $2500
Replies: 4
Views: 3960

by sphillips
Tue Nov 07, 2006 3:29 pm
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: GPS GLASS PANEL /STALK $2500
Replies: 4
Views: 3960

Go to Garmins website if it is there product:
http://www.garmininternational.com
by sphillips
Mon Oct 30, 2006 12:37 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Vacuum Pump Failure Accident Report (Bonanza)
Replies: 45
Views: 30887

They have a shear shaft so that the accessory section is not damaged.
by sphillips
Wed Oct 04, 2006 1:53 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: C-170 Seat Upgrade
Replies: 38
Views: 37388

The seats with original upholstery in my '55 go in and out with no problem.
by sphillips
Sun Oct 01, 2006 11:37 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: STC for 180 Type Cleveland Brakes
Replies: 3
Views: 2544

There is a previously approved 337 for this installation, but not an STC that I am aware of. The 337 can be purchased from the 170 association. If you call Parker-Hannifan, they will email you a copy of the STC for the 180, plus installation instructions. I just had this same kit approved by my PMI ...
by sphillips
Wed Sep 13, 2006 1:26 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Hanlon-Wilson Repair/Overhaul
Replies: 14
Views: 16120

Got mine from Knisley. They do great work.
by sphillips
Mon Aug 28, 2006 2:53 pm
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: VFR Flying Routes from Slat Lake City to Reno Nevada
Replies: 7
Views: 4800

I was in Wendover over the weekend for the airshow. They have fuel, and casinos adjacent to the airport. Runways are long. Elko is a little far south for fuel. Contact clover control for military airspace use, as shown on the chart. On off use days you can cross even the Restricted areas at 11,500 o...
by sphillips
Fri Jul 14, 2006 3:38 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: valve rockers
Replies: 8
Views: 4633

The later Continental cylinders had the bolt to hold the shaft in place
by sphillips
Sun Jul 09, 2006 1:11 pm
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Chasing a history N2274D.
Replies: 13
Views: 8871

In my search for a 170B, I ordered from the FAA the historical and registration histories for 6 aircraft at a cost of $6.25 each. When I found a plane I thought I was going to buy, I ordered a title search from the AOPA for $100. I received from the AOPA the same info I had received from the FAA, pl...
by sphillips
Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:13 pm
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Chasing a history N2274D.
Replies: 13
Views: 8871

You can request from the FAA via the internet a history of ownership and airworthiness of the plane for $6.25 on CD.
by sphillips
Thu Jul 06, 2006 2:29 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: AWI Exhaust system
Replies: 12
Views: 14887

That is probably an afterfire, not a backfire. Afterfire is a result of a rich mixture, excess fuel burning in the exhaust.

Steve
by sphillips
Tue Jul 04, 2006 1:21 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: new member, new project...
Replies: 21
Views: 12671

I'd contact Avcon as to the engine mount- to- firewall install to make everything legit.
by sphillips
Sun Jul 02, 2006 3:26 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Test of inserting photo into message
Replies: 18
Views: 12711

I've tried photobucket but I dont know how to convert pic to 80X80 pixels without it being very blurry
by sphillips
Wed Jun 28, 2006 11:50 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Tailwheel shimmy
Replies: 29
Views: 21921

Parts Manual

Lee.

Go to http://www.micro-tools.com/pdf/cessna/ for free 170 parts manual.

Steve