The International Cessna 170 Association

I'm doing an electrical load analysis for a field approval I am working on. I've read many posts on many forums alluding to the idea that landing/taxi lights are an "intermittent load" but I can't seem to find an FAA reference to that. Does anyone know where the FAA says that specifically ...

Well I checked it with 2 different meters, and both read 4.7-4.9A. When I had it apart, I checked the bulbs and they were both stamped 7079B, 40W. My electrical math doesn't add up, but I measured it twice, I'm not sure what else I can do.

Well I hooked up an ammeter today and it was drawing 4.7A, with dual lamps. I had just finished completely disassembling, cleaning, lubing, and reassembling the gear train. Turns faster now too...

No wattage specified. 5A sounds like a bunch for a bulb, are you telling me that a Grimes beacon uses 2 60W bulbs??? That sounds a wee bit high.

I'm doing an electrical load analysis for a field approval, and I can't find a spec on this anywhere? The case on the beacon has a part number (D7080-1-12 if it matters) and 13V but no current. I know I could measure it, but a written spec would be better.

Anyone have a reference???

That was what was consumed on each leg. We did a bit more wandering on the way home.

I didn't spend the money for a 180 or 185 because I hate the look of that ugly tail. (Sorry, Frank.) I had owned a 206 previously. If it weren't for the beauty of round tail feathers....I'd probably still have it....it was a lot better airplane than any 180/185 despite the big wheel up front. I'll ...

We were over-fueling the 170 a bit since the engine only has 6 hours on it after this flight. The break in is about done at this point, so we are more comfortable leaning it out a bit. My dad and I have always told folks, it takes the same BTU's to drag these airframes through the air, barring some ...

Tell the real truth Tony...:wink: You just dont like spending the crazy dough on the good stuff. You and I both know what you would put on the 185 if you could have anything you wanted. The key word in your post was "compromise" :wink: Are you really busting my chops about not spending &q...

re: The above Videos. Holey, Moley! It's hard to realize that there's that much FLAT counry in the USA. HAHA! You got that right. I love traveling all over and hearing peoples assumptions about Denver. Half of the folks on the east coast think I live in the woods and had to walk through 3 feet of s...

By the way, this bird will be for sale soon, so if you are looking for a SUPER nice 180HP 170B, PM me.

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My dad and I had been running 8.00s forever on our 185s. They are a great compromise for the flying we do, lots of pavement, grass, and the occasional wheat field. If I was operating more often on rough stuff, I'd look at bigger tires like Greg suggested, but for us this is a good compromise. The oc...

Lucky me, my girlfriend is a pilot too (ATP with a couple type ratings even). We met at the airline I used to work for. Our little girl already has 30 hours in 185's and 1.3 in my 170. She quit the airlines but stays current in a 150/150 that belongs to a friend of mine. Now that I'm done bragging, ...

I have it. I called Cleveland and they emailed it to me directly. I'll dig it up if you PM me your email addy.

TL