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by iowa
Fri Nov 19, 2021 12:42 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Magneto 500 hour inspections: My opinion
Replies: 12
Views: 7388

Re: Magneto 500 hour inspections: My opinion

If what you say above is true
Why isn't it mandatory to have the mags
Inspected or overhauled every 500 hours?
Iowa
by iowa
Thu Nov 18, 2021 3:37 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Magneto 500 hour inspections: My opinion
Replies: 12
Views: 7388

Re: Magneto 500 hour inspections: My opinion

So, I take it that its not required but recommended Are there signs that the mags need checking or is it just arbitrarily set at 500 hr There's two of them, So it seems that if one fails Then its time to have them OH'd? I have a dent on my plane Which also could go either way As far as getting repai...
by iowa
Thu Nov 18, 2021 2:40 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Magneto 500 hour inspections: My opinion
Replies: 12
Views: 7388

Re: Magneto 500 hour inspections: My opinion

My mechanic says that I will need my mags looked at next annual
Is this still true?
My c170 runs like a top!!
Iowa
by iowa
Fri Aug 20, 2021 3:10 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: IOWA'S 170
Replies: 229
Views: 375530

Re: IOWA'S 170

I stopped by the Univair booth as well
Not because of the TW spring kits
But just to say hello
And to let them know that I have
130 hours on my L-4B
Thanks to all their great parts!!
:D :D :D
Dave
by iowa
Wed Aug 18, 2021 10:31 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: IOWA'S 170
Replies: 229
Views: 375530

Re: IOWA'S 170

http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500/medium/oshkosh.jpg My daughter and I had a great time this year at Oshkosh! Flew in Thursday morning, so missed the big storm. Really enjoyed being up there again, and the hot air balloons on Friday night Flew out Saturday morning. Trip back was only spoiled...
by iowa
Mon Aug 02, 2021 11:53 am
Forum: The Pilot Lounge
Topic: Garmin Pilot App on an Android Device
Replies: 15
Views: 15538

Re: Garmin Pilot App on an Android Device

hello all i'm fresh back from oshkosh 2021 missed the storm wednesday night as my daughter could not go until thursday morning missed all the hot humid weather as well left saturday morning was fun to walk around and see where other pilots were heading off to was also fun to see what devices they us...
by iowa
Wed Jul 28, 2021 1:29 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Gasolator Correct Drain Valve and Gasket Seals
Replies: 29
Views: 28255

Re: Gasolator Correct Drain Valve and Gasket Seals

I ended up using the original drain with a new o-ring installed. There was a tiny piece of red plastic stuck over the o-ring (picture later) Mechanic used EZTURN He also replaced the gascolator rubber seals top and bottom One of these cork seals was almost 'welded' on the glass! No leak now Ready to...
by iowa
Thu Jul 22, 2021 3:58 am
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: New 170B owner
Replies: 144
Views: 239743

Re: New 170B owner

Do they still make the glass cylinder for the gascolators?
by iowa
Mon Jul 19, 2021 7:25 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: IOWA'S 170
Replies: 229
Views: 375530

Re: IOWA'S 170

what is the correct tailwheel spring connector set for the C170A?
thanks
Dave
by iowa
Tue Jul 06, 2021 6:52 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Gasolator Correct Drain Valve and Gasket Seals
Replies: 29
Views: 28255

Re: Gasolator Correct Drain Valve and Gasket Seals

what is the correct O ring for a F391-72 fuel drain?
thanks
Dave
by iowa
Tue Jul 06, 2021 3:24 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Gasolator Correct Drain Valve and Gasket Seals
Replies: 29
Views: 28255

Re: Gasolator Correct Drain Valve and Gasket Seals

thanks guys
dave
by iowa
Mon Jul 05, 2021 5:07 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Gasolator Correct Drain Valve and Gasket Seals
Replies: 29
Views: 28255

Re: Gasolator Correct Drain Valve and Gasket Seals

Does a mechanic have to install them?
And, how are the threads prepped to prevent leakage?
Dave
by iowa
Mon Jul 05, 2021 12:32 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: IOWA'S 170
Replies: 229
Views: 375530

Re: IOWA'S 170

Does the airworthy certificte have to be displayed
or can it just be in the aircraft paperwork
like in the rear seat pocket?
thanks
Iowa
by iowa
Mon Jul 05, 2021 12:21 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Gasolator Correct Drain Valve and Gasket Seals
Replies: 29
Views: 28255

Re: Gasolator Correct Drain Valve and Gasket Seals

Did you mean to list
the Curtis valve
and the one that superseded it
with the same PN?

Thanks Mr. GAhorn!!
I'll order one up
Dave
by iowa
Sun Jul 04, 2021 8:46 pm
Forum: The Hangar
Topic: Gasolator Correct Drain Valve and Gasket Seals
Replies: 29
Views: 28255

Re: Gasolator Correct Drain Valve and Gasket Seals

The next Q would be
are these 'butterfly' type drains still available?
Iowa