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pdb
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Re: What is it?

Post by pdb »

BL:

These came equipped with a variety of engines including a Lycoming O-540 towards the end of its run. I have been towed by a Rallye and it had plenty of power.
Pete Brown
Anchorage, Alaska
N4563C 1953 170B
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blueldr
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Re: What is it?

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Boy! There must be a helluva difference between one of these airplanes with an O-200 and one with an O540.
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Re: What is it?

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Sorry BL I've only been around the 0360 version and the thought of sourcing and buying parts for the thing not only turned me off but I think a few others.
Jim McIntosh..
1953 C170B S/N 25656
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W.J.Langholz
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Re: What is it?

Post by W.J.Langholz »

Boy, next time I'll do a little better at investigative reporting andtake a few more pics. It was a neat plane to see. Don't understand the N number mix up.
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