The International Cessna 170 Association

Today I went out and flew the airplane. Circled up over the airfield to stay within glide range. Everything sounded and felt good. After 30 minutes went out to the aires to do some steep turns and stalls, all accomplished normally. So after that went back to the airport and all was normal. Maybe we ...

Made it out to the airport yesterday to do some inspecting. Pulled the cowling, had the mechanic look over the entire engine, nothing out of the ordinary. We did check the exhaust system as recommended, found a couple of small leaks, but nothing that seemed to be the culprit. On that note, where is ...

Jim, I am already a member.

Bruce, Ed, I will check the exhaust gaskets the next time I get out to the airport.

One more question, is there an easy way to get the cowling off without bending/scraping paint etc?

Phil

Hi folks, I"m new to the 170 Association. My wife and I purchased a 170B serial #20522 back in July. We've Flown a little over 30 hrs since taking delivery, mostly in a training environment, I needed to get my tailwheel endorsement, my wife already had hers. Today we were loaded up in the 170 t...

Thanks for your replies. I will definitely consider Russell Hyde in Rutherfordton NC. The airplane we are currently looking at is based in Danville VA. Does anyone have a recommendation of someone a little closer? Rutherfordton is 3+15 hours driving. The airplane's annual expired in January, so if w...

Hi all. My name is Phil and I am new to the forum. My wife and I are in the market for a 170. I was hoping you all might be able to recommend an IA very knowledgable with the ADs and common issue areas with the 170. We've narrowed the search to airplanes in NC, TX an Southern CA. If you have any rec...