The International Cessna 170 Association

Frank I've had a couple of cell phones and cheap Wal-Mart watches exhibit the same symptoms when left in a hot car. My theory is that LCDs are allergic to temps over 115 or so. Keep in mind that the definition of electronic is: A. It can't be fixed ,or B. If it can be fixed repair costs will exceed ...

While cleaning out my fuel tank bays I discovered that somewhere down the line the screws that hold the door stops to the underside of the wing had been replaced with screws 1/4 inch too long. Two small dents were found in each tank. Had the screws been slightly longer it could have rubbed a hole th...

Russ Farris wrote "All four are priced at around 3,800 bucks, which seems high to me. I know the eight bolt flange for the C-145/O-300A is getting tough to find, and the price probably is a reflection of this, but I'd appreciate some input from the collective minds out there. " Russ This i...

Several years ago while doing an annual one of my cylinders was down to 48 or 50 while the rest were in lower 70's range. My very experienced AI pronounced the rings to be stuck in the grooves and proceeded to squirt about 50cc's of Marvel Mystery oil in the upper spark plug hole. He then replaced t...

Check out this link http://www.avion.com I think this guy was and may still be an association member. Paul

IMHO having two less protrusions to fit the lower cowling over while reinstalling said cowl is the biggest advantage. Most users claim less noise in the cabin which my limited experience agrees with. I think the plane sounds better during a flyby or while taxiing with the window open. If we ever get...

My problem springs from ten years of the plane being disassembled. Not too many extra pieces yet, but I can't find the anchor for the throttle cable shroud in the engine compartment. The mixture cable mounts on an aluminum channel attached to the engine mount but I can't find anything similar for th...

Zip ties cinched up tight work well also and they won't chafe the brake line like baling wire!