The International Cessna 170 Association

I don't think they are the same. The 170 has a pushpull tube from a bellcrank to the arm on the elevators. The 172 has cables all the way to a arms on the elevators; no bellcrank, no brackets.

More horse power on the same airframe (any single engine airframe) requires more right rudder on takeoff. As manufacturers started increasing horsepower they usually either cant the vertical stab or cant the engine, or both to counter the need for more rudder, which is relatively simple for the airf...

When you get on an airplane, your taking a risk. Same as your car, a roller coaster, tractor, lawn mower, even eating the food you buy. Whether human error or mechanical, the mechanical things we use were made and maintained by humans, so it's ALL about human error, whether accidental or intentional...

phantomphixer,
There are no economic benefits to repairing the spar versus replacing the outboard spar segment. A fixture to re-establish and maintain symmetry during the repair is very desirable.

George, I have the solution for your hot water needs. We had an ice storm during the christmas/new year season of 2000/2001 (our Y2K). Prior to my house lossing power, I filled the upstairs bathtubs and sinksand ran a garden hose downstairs with a syphon to wash hands and brush teeth as needed, and ...

Sean, I'm not real familiar with this engine, but I'll take a stab at a possibilty for the noise. We installed a TIO540 in a Navajo a while back and it made a similar ticking/knocking noise when idling and also when we would pull it through by hand. It turned out being the rocker arms having side to...

Some of ya'll been drinkin to much compass fluid

You can hire a DAR to complete a conformity inspection. He can issue the Standard Airworthiness Certificate. Your local FSDO will have a list of DAR's in your area. Call a few to get prices. I paid $300 a few years ago to replace a lost cert. DAR's are not Fed employees, so they can charge what they...

gradyb, Cessna has stock on the clamp, $44 list. I don't know if you'll get the clamp assembly (both halves) at that cost, or if you need to order two. The other items are generic hardware. Preferred Airparts also has the clamps, 330-698-0280. You'll pay much less there, and they would also be likel...

Thanks for the kind words George, and the recognition.

Yeh George, we're all gonna miss selling ya'll expensive hay and buying your cheap cattle this year.

No, seriously, I hope that the recent rains have established a good start for drought recovery as it has here in Arkansas.

Thanks for that information George. Now, if I can just get my wife to buy into that!

The "Around the World Saga of the Pacific Clipper" is one of the all time great aviation feats. Alot of first. Wish I had been there

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I can also give them an A+. Good men working for a fine man cannot produce a poor end result.