The International Cessna 170 Association

just to update my previous post... indeed they are 10-32 as per the IPC. i took some fluid and used a Stainless screw to work the threads clean. probably took 25min per nutplate but i have them both threaded now. i'm working on the front spar nutplates now. i'll do the rear seat ones another time.

i'm looking at my nut-plates in the carry through channel and of course they haven't been threaded for the life of the plane i'm sure. from what i gather, the thread is 10-32, correct? now, what is on the other side? a legal aircraft nut to capture the bolt, nylock? i need to chase the threads but d...

aren't 170b gear the same as Lady legs?

i have lots of camber on mine but am only running smaller 8.50s tires for the time being. i don't notice any unusual wear on my Good Year's but obviously they are completely different than those fatties. i'm usually pretty light but what does yours do when she's loaded up? what pressure are you usin...

Keep me in mind if you do find some Flyboy. what type are you after?
i assume you are using M3000's now?

I am jealous guys. sounds like it is quite the ordeal to get them installed.

i'm holding out for straights in the Aeroski flavour.

always amazed by the knowledge here and learn every time i visit... i read so much more than i'm able to offer unfortunately.

thank you.

I used to do the zirk method but since having issues with my tailwheel i'm not doing that again. i'll just inspect and re-pack when necessary.

Sounds great, congrats! look forward to hearing more about it!

bagarre wrote:Or go a completely different route...

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that is pretty cool!

Thanks... of course it is.
it's a better version that what i was able to scavenge.

has anyone seen a good copy in PDF at all?

thank god for the internet.

Welcome to this club Vern. Post up those pics anytime.

Yes. Exactly. Tight against the under side of the bowl or tight against the bolt on the base of the bail?