The International Cessna 170 Association

So tomorrow’s plan is to paint strip the grill vents and install then. Then install the winter front doubler and anchor nuts. Then continue work on the air inlet.....I have some mods that I’m considering.....certified of course. Also, every cowl screw fastener, previously tinnermans will be replaced...

Pic of the original bowl. After 73 years there have been numerous repairs

Moving along today I riveted the bowl to the main lower cowl skin. I will post the pics tomorrow. I was so busy I didn’t take pics today. Here are some of the pre-riveting cowl

Angle install pics

here we go, I installed an oring between the lower cap surface and washer. fuel lube helps as well.

Bruce Fenstermacher wrote:

Poncho73 wrote:I only have the option tab

Look again. Your forum privileges were fouled up. Fixed now.

My hero Bruce......Thanks

I finished the angles today. Yes wood former and plenty of hammering

I only have the option tab

I’d send a pic but I can post using my IPad When you add a picture with your iPad you can choose the size to upload. See the images below. First select to upload an image from your Photo Library. Once you select one, touch the size shown at the bottom of the image, then you can select the size. Lar...

GAHorn wrote:You are very likely going to find it easier/simpler to make them yourself.... but Textron (Cessna) and AeroVal claim to have them available...IF you request a “quote”. Good luck with that.

Kind of expected that response...... anyone have a pre 52 lower cowl?

My 48 had the same issue. It leaks through center pin. I disassembled both caps, cleaned them thoroughly rotated the large rubber gasket, applied some fuel lube. I added a small ORing between shaft and washer. This cured the shaft leak. I’d send a pic but I can post using my IPad

I finally started on repairing my 48 cowl. I’m currently concentrating on the nose bowl. Today I removed the nose bowl and subsequently discovered I need left and right angle rub strips p/n 0552000-9 and -10. Does anyone have a lead on where to get them. The originals were spot welded in place, my s...

I don’t think the fuel pump played any issue in the event if you look at the NTSB Electronics report it appears it was a performance issue. Low speed at lift off very little climb rate if any, there were a few pitch changes and subsequent G loss. The NTSB Electronics report is defective in that reg...

I don’t think the fuel pump played any issue in the event if you look at the NTSB Electronics report it appears it was a performance issue. Low speed at lift off very little climb rate if any, there were a few pitch changes and subsequent G loss.

I modified my 48 to the A and B fuel line system a couple of years back. My 48 170 had been operating without a pump since the 80’s and had accumulated 1500 hrs as such. I figured I would finally address the issue. I also installed two belly fuel drain ports to remove any water (lowest point). I usu...