170B — Cessna Aircraft Company 170B
Fleet & certification
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- Origin
- US
The FAA paperwork
TCDS A-799 · 54 · issued 2004-11-05
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS A-799), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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Cessna Aircraft Company 170B manuals & documents
18 documents on Sprinkle — POH, checklist, flight manual and related references. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This document provides installation instructions for the T3 Tailwheel Suspension System (P/N ABI-51525) specifically designed for the Cessna 170 series and Cessna 305A (USAF O-1A). It is intended for qualified maintenance personnel responsible for the installation and airworthiness of the tailwheel suspension system. The manual outlines the necessary procedures for replacing the existing tail spring with the new suspension system, including detailed steps for installation and weight and balance considerations. It also includes information on the components of the kit and the importance of maintaining the system for optimal performance.
- The T3 Tailwheel Suspension System weighs approximately 7.4 lbs.
- Installation is applicable to Cessna 170B and Cessna 305A (USAF O-1A).
- Proper torque specifications must be followed during installation as outlined in Appendix B.
- Routine checks should be performed to ensure factory settings of the suspension system are maintained.
- The manual includes detailed steps for both removal of the existing tail spring and installation of the new system.
Weight And Balance
Service Bulletins
- Service Bulletin: SB-001 Rev C2022· 11 pages· 889 KB· via aeroaccessories.com
- Airworthiness Directive Schedule Aeroplanes Cessna 170 Series2011· 5 pages· 151 KB· via www.aviation.govt.nz
- AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE AD/CESSNA 170/78 Amdt 12007· 4 pages· 32 KB· via services.casa.gov.au
- AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE AD/CESSNA 170/79 Crew Seat Back Cylinder Lock Modification2007· 2 pages· 23 KB· via services.casa.gov.au
V Speeds Reference
Checklist
Flight Manual
Maintenance Manual
Systems Description
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