The International Cessna 170 Association

Looking closer at photo, I see you mounted using a screw through the holes in the transducer (provided for mounting via a firewall bracket). EI instructions are to support the fuel line with a clamp within 6" of the transducer if it is mounted inline with the fuel line as in your case. I think ...

Thanks for photo. I am installing one on my 53B and planned on mounting as you did. Good to have confirmation it works! Making the hoses tomorrow. One note--EI says to firesleeve the transducer if it is within 6" of exhaust. With the Bartone pipes, there is no way to mount the transducer with m...

I am updating the instruments in my 53 B...does anyone have a cad file for the floating panel, and suggestions for someone to machine one? I am in Ocala FL. Many thanks!

Shortly after buying my 170 I had the copper line fail, fortunately close to departure airport. I have been flying for 5 years on the new line. Going back to research some issues, I found the line that failed had been fabricated/installed only 18 months before it failed on me...I will be replacing t...

I will be removing vacuum system shortly--I have an O300 with the Universal Tow All alternator/vac pump STC. Should my A&P fabricate a plate or would one such as the Superior SL60430 Cover (aircraft spruce) be suitable? Yes--they sell the gasket too!

My Telex velcro ptt’s have deteriorated….plastic coil coating is separating from wires making a mess. Time for better solution. Has anyone tried to epoxy a metal bracket to their yoke in lieu of drilling holes for the bracket?

I assume the “no takeoff” range mark is due to unporting of the fuel feed in 3 point attitude? Is this so? Is it safe to take off when 1 tank is out of the red range if the other rs in the red range? If so, should both tanks be selected, or the fuller tank? I had a recent flight where I had enough f...

An update--aviation oil outlet is still the best deal, even less than directly from Phillips. While I haven't had to add oil to my 170, except for changes, my "new" 195 does self lubricate, and a "normal" tank load is 3.5 gallons. Thanks, fellow owners, for the information!

I have the Safe Flight, as noted below. Quite happy with it. Happy to share info if you PM me. I started to install Garmin, but my shop could not fit it on the aircraft structurally and Garmin refunded the $$.

Please add me to the list.

Varel Freeman

CFI-ASMLS&I

Own C170B and C195

Concord, NH area

Contacts in club membership list

I did 1 of each on 11A. On my Navajo I put led landing lights on the wingtip (also use for recognition/anticollision) and left the incandescent lights (landing and taxi) on the nose gear. When bulbs burn out Ill go led. I agree the led lights dont seem to punch through mist, haze as well as the old ...

I agree with the thrust of the comments in this thread--a 170 is fine for "light" IFR is properly equipped, and it is far better to legally punch through a layer to VFR than to scud run. My 170 has a vacuum pump so not worried about ventures. HOWEVER--my long standing radio shop refused to...

I just went through a search for these parts and have a couple in stock after a frustrating time---there are actually more than 2 versions it seems. Send me a private message with your phone number & I will call you.

Varel Freeman

Christine, Welcome! I am coming up on 1 year as an owner and enjoying it greatly. Based at Concord, NH and you have an open invitation to come up and fly. Best, Varel Freeman

Following up with my experience with Keystone--Mixed, but satisfactory on the altimeter. They sent a rebuilt on in exchange for mine--they had a unit with the Kollsman knob at 6 o'clock. As we were installing, we noted that the knob did not adjust anything--so back to the shop and a couple of weeks ...