The International Cessna 170 Association

Bruce Fenstermacher wrote: And given the rarity of your installation, I'd be more inclined to leave it alone. Doesn't mean I wouldn't collect the parts for the install. They'd just probably be left in a labeled box for the next guy,

Another great point!

Thanks again.

Thanks guys. The tubes and blocks are already there. It's really just a matter of connecting the additional hardware. I have to finish convincing myself its a good idea first. I have seen too many Stearman's on their back because a passenger stepped on the brakes. Right now, That's not an issue.

As far as I can tell, 53C never had brakes installed on the right side. I have a set of pedals and associated hardware to install them. What is required for paperwork since so many 170's had them installed? How can you tell for sure they were or weren't from the factory. Any thoughts or preferences ...

Gary,
Mine is an A sn 19487. I don't recall seeing anything like that in my floor.

How do you guys run cables (COAX) from your radio install to antennae on the belly. I have a lower antennae that does not have a COAX going to it. The previous install ran through a modified (butchered) inspection plate in the floor. This left an unsightly hump in the carpet just behind the pilots p...

I use a Stratux in my 170 and also at work in a King Air. I like the traffic info as well as the weather and ability to update TAF's enroute. Of course it doesn't satisfy the ADS-B out requirements. Right now I'm leaning toward the Appareo Stratus ESG transponder. I like the GDL-82 idea but I can't ...

It finally occurred to me that I wasn't getting younger and had started flying tailwheels again. The aircraft in the area available for rent were very difficult to schedule due to the limited number, then someone wrecked one, then another. I decided to find my own so I started looking for a 120/140,...

Welcome aboard Jim. I checked mine with the tail down, first, with the garbage bag as mentioned above and later with grease plates. I found the grease plates released the tension better than the bags did and that's what I recommend. If the plane is less than gross weight there will probably be some ...

I checked the IPC and found the cylinders I had were fitted with a -4 fitting. I specifically asked for that fitting on these cylinders and that is what they are supposed to be. Haven't tried them yet.

I found a pair of cylinders on Ebay with new seals, lubed and complete with a logbook sticker saying what they are and what was done to them, signed by the A&P that did the work. They look great and arrived in three days. I'm pretty happy with the purchase. Now to get them installed and bled to ...

From the 170B parts manual these cylinder are pn0541138-1 or 2 OR -6 or 7. There are many similar cylinders with the same pn but different dash numbers. Would you get the ones for the 170 as shown in the IPC? Would this be a 337 item since it is not listed in the A model IPC? The ones Have found so ...

Vern, Is it possible your axle nut is loose or your rotor is warped? Either of these conditions would push the brake piston back into the caliper bore as the wheel rotated, causing you to have to push the piston back out with each brake application. This is similar to the way old shoe type brakes a...

I have had problems with my right brake not holding during run up. I took the cylinder out and found the O ring split. I have replaced the O ring with what I believe is the correct one based on info from the forum. Now the brake holds...sometimes. I have to pump the brake, when it catches its firm a...

I just recently switched 53C to Phillips due to the cost of Aeroshell. I cant find anything to support the difference in cost so I switched.

Congratulations on the purchase Bill. Welcome back.