The International Cessna 170 Association

Don’t fly until you get it fixed. Had one experience after a shop changed out gyro. The chain caught on improperly installed vacuum line clamp fitting,

An out in left field thought. Could the vibration be due to elevator or trim tab flutter? Unlikely. Elevator or tab “flutter” would ordinarily progress rapidly to destruction and probable loss of the airplane. (and one of the reasons to be wary of excessive “play” in the tab during pre-flight inspe...

An out in left field thought. Could the vibration be due to elevator or trim tab flutter?

BREAKFAST FLYIN HOSTED BY EAA 1025, 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM, June 10th. at the EAA hangar on Covington, GA (KCVC) . Steve Newcomer, 170FS, invited 170 members to come to the best $8 dollar breakfast in town - Pancakes, French Toast, eggs, grits, biscuits, jelly, gravy, bacon, link sausage, orange juice ...

With reference to the Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) Fig. 36 arm rest assembly -22 and arm rest assembly -24 there are apparently 3 different arm rests for the C-170 based on serial numbers. Each assembly has 3 screws and Tinnerman nuts on each side of the fuselage holding the arm rests in position...

Thanks Steve, Lolly and I are looking forward to the convention. We have hotel reservations and plan on flying the 170 up to Vermont. Looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new members. Jim

YUP, that's me in the picture with N3415D, a 1955 170B I purchased in 1984 from an IA in Montana. The price of purchase included a new 1956 paint scheme, interior and engine overhaul. I took delivery in Denver July 2, 1983 at Aprapahoe County Field (now Centennial KAPA) in Colorado and flew it to it...

cfzxo wrote:I wonder how long it has had this inspection panel and if any issues have arisen?

The plane is still flying according to FAA.gov aircraft N number lookup on web. I see it’s owned by LLC in Sheridan, Arkansas. Write owner if interested in details on the access panel.

In the past, I also had the steering cables and pulleys serviced by removing Horizontal and vertical stabilizers. As an FYI, former 170 member David Laseter’s ‘55 170B N4387B airplane has rectangular inspection panel installed for servicing steer for cables. I asked him about it and he said he bough...

You’re going to find out its a ton of work. From memory, as I understand it there’s really only one gasket that’s sealing water from entering the tank, that’s the one inside the tank. The two cork gaskets are there to provide fretting / dissimilar metal protection. One, between the tank wing access...

We had a successful gathering at Peach State Aerodrome. Weather was CAVU with temperatures ranging from high 60's to mid-70's. Eight people, in four planes, attended: Larry and Shelley Hayes ('55 170B) from Clanton, AL, J.D. Smith and son Rhett ('50 170A) from Helena, AL, Todd Thaxton ('55 170B) and...

I called the Barnstormers Grill and they are looking forward to our arrival. Masks are not required in the dinning area and tables are set up for groups of 4 to 8 people. Latest weather report is for clear skies and afternoon temperatures in high 60’s.

PS: Self Service Avgas is $2.99/gallon

Brian, many years ago my IA, during replacement of all engine baffles, installed front cylinder baffles on #5 and #6 as used on early Cessna 172 that have the same nose cowl as Cessna 170. They work great.

It’s time to return to Peach State (GA2) on Saturday, October 17th and enjoy the great food at the Barnstormers Grill, in Williamson, GA. Plan to gather under the covered patio at 11:00 A.M. and watch others land on the sod runway. The Grill Staff are looking forward to our arrival and we can eat on...

I found that “silver backed aluminum” tape from hardware store worked for me. When my home heating vents were replaced, the repairman left some of his high temp tape for me. I also use it to cover old screw holes.