Hi Folks,
Has anyone ever seen a straight tail 172 on floats ?? Maybe in the northern states or Alaska?
I want to put mine on floats but I think the factory float kits were only available in 1960 and later.
I've got the float kit installed but I'm going to have to generate a little paperwork. If I can find one it'll make it a little easier.
thanks......................Jim
Straight Tail on floats ??
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Jimmy M.
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Straight Tail on floats ??
Jim Martin
'46 Aeronca Chief, 160 hp ( homebuilt )
'56 170 square tail, 180 hp.
'46 Aeronca Chief, 160 hp ( homebuilt )
'56 170 square tail, 180 hp.
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Re: Straight Tail on floats ??
Jim,
there's a guy up here in Anchorage named Cliff who's a DAR at a shop called "Floats Alaska". I don't have his number off hand, but I'm sure you could Google it. A couple of years ago he mentioned to me that Wipaire had some float that they somehow got approved for the early 172. I don't remember the whole story, but it had to do with our early serial numbers being included on their installation drawings for one specific float. I don't know which float model, or even if it was included on an STC or just some "approved data" to use for a field approval.
Give him a call and see if he can help you out... and keep me posted if you find anything else out.
JR
there's a guy up here in Anchorage named Cliff who's a DAR at a shop called "Floats Alaska". I don't have his number off hand, but I'm sure you could Google it. A couple of years ago he mentioned to me that Wipaire had some float that they somehow got approved for the early 172. I don't remember the whole story, but it had to do with our early serial numbers being included on their installation drawings for one specific float. I don't know which float model, or even if it was included on an STC or just some "approved data" to use for a field approval.
Give him a call and see if he can help you out... and keep me posted if you find anything else out.
JR
'56 C-172 180hp Tailwheel Converted
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Re: Straight Tail on floats ??
Floats Alaska is now known as Seaplanes North and can be found at:
http://www.seaplanesnorth.com/
http://www.seaplanesnorth.com/
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Re: Straight Tail on floats ??
Thanks for the lead guys,I just had a talk with Ciff and he was a big help.Once again belonging to this organization
has proven to be a good thing.
Here's a little pic of my project,little bit of glass,spash some paint,...............heck,I'm almost done !!!!!!
has proven to be a good thing.
Here's a little pic of my project,little bit of glass,spash some paint,...............heck,I'm almost done !!!!!!
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Jim Martin
'46 Aeronca Chief, 160 hp ( homebuilt )
'56 170 square tail, 180 hp.
'46 Aeronca Chief, 160 hp ( homebuilt )
'56 170 square tail, 180 hp.
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Re: Straight Tail on floats ??
I see with its two gear set up, its a dualley.
Jim McIntosh..
1953 C170B S/N 25656
02 K1200RS
1953 C170B S/N 25656
02 K1200RS
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