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.
What is it?
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Re: What is it?
Pete Brown
Anchorage, Alaska
N4563C 1953 170B
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Anchorage, Alaska
N4563C 1953 170B
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Re: What is it?
Boy! There must be a helluva difference between one of these airplanes with an O-200 and one with an O540.
BL
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Re: What is it?
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
02 K1200RS
1953 C170B S/N 25656
02 K1200RS
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Re: What is it?
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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