The International Cessna 170 Association

Listed for Assoc’n Member: Tony Ferreira has accidentally ordered the 8-bolt MDM7652 prop for his O-300-D engine (which needs a 6-bolt EM series)…so he wishes to SELL this factory-fresh McCauley for what he paid for it: $6500.
Contact Tony at: three one zero 729-2207

WANTED: Two doors in good condition for a 170A. Also, two front seats and a bench rear seat for a 170A, frames must be in good condition. Andrew Blatt andrew.blatt@murdochslaw.co.uk I’m posting this in the TradeMart BECAUSE the email address “kicked-back” to me when I attempted to respond with some ...

The link you provided is an excellent article, Gary. Thanks for posting it!

Another possibility might be good ol’ JB Weld.

An excellent overview of our Favoirte Mfr’r…: https://harris1.net/hold/av/avhist/csn/cessna_x.htm

There is a rumor which has been passed about that when a new OEM part is sold by the OEM that it re-opens mfr’r product liability. If so…the insurance must be astronomical.

I’ve sent you two manuals on the Carburetor. Notice that in the troubleshooting chart Items 4 and in the section “hesitation on acceleration” (see pics below) the accelerator pump MAY be injecting TOO MUCH fuel…and that the “test” is made from 1200-1500 RPM…Not “idle”. Under what conditions are You ...

But WATCH OUT…I think Tony drinks.

Does this “problem” manifest itself in Flight..? or on ground only..? Is this a “new problem” ?…or has it existed for some time.? Do you have a record of when the carburetor was last overhauled..? who did it..? Have you checked the dataplate to determine applicability? When you replaced the accelera...

Prop gov’s are adjustable. (check that the correct gov is installed…and it is adjusted per mfr’s specs… and that the control-cable is correctly adjusted.)

Are you seeing this 2400 on the ground (static)? …or in flight.

Paper Clip…

anejohn, while the type installed starter is One indicator… a Significant item not to be overlooked is the Crankshaft and Propeller combination. The O300-A engine utilized an EIGHT bolt prop flange and associated propeller…. While the O300-D engine utilized a SIX-bolt prop flange and propeller. I me...

For those who seek a dry-moly type lubricant: https://www.amazon.com/BIRCHWOOD-Lubricant-Fast-Drying-Long-Lasting-Lubrication/dp/B00AU67ESU/ref=sxin_15_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.bb7ff370-0c07-41f7-b172-879ae394d746%3Aamzn1.sym.bb7ff370-0c07-41f7-b172-879ae394d746&crid=279JT...

Reece, while this does not apply in EVERY comparison between models, … notice that the 170 PN is 03 31124 and the L-19 PN is 06 31124 Cessna Part numbers are related to Drawing numbers…and the last Five digits reference that drawing…the first two digits refer to model applicability. This is just mor...

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Here is the response from Cleveland: Hi George, Thanks so much for your call into the Tech Line, yesterday regarding the 40-97A Cleveland wheels covered under STC SA13GL. The 40-97A are magnesium and it is currently the only wheel approved for the Cessna 170s aircraft. There isn’t an aluminum versio...