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horizontal stabilizer and elevators.

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By Jim. Will a 170A horizontal stabilizer fit on a straight 170?
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Yes, A models are the same as '48 170. B models are not.
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jim bell wrote:By Jim. Will a 170A horizontal stabilizer fit on a straight 170?
Do you not have the IPCs in-hand for a comparison? Download them for the answer (as did Bruce, undoubtedly.)

While not perfect, the IPCs are absolutely necessary for any owner of these airplanes.
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