Another rescue/Transport by Truck

[c170b53]

Another aircraft that will soon join the ranks 170A s/n 19156 is owned by JDV (John DeVisser ). I helped John truck the plane from YWG to YVR ( I only assisted from YYC-YVR and unloading). Now will assist in getting it ready for the MOT.

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The plane will operate out of DELTA AIR PARK just south of Vancouver BC. I think I have a good handle on the "B" but I'm sure we will have questions for the "A" gang.

[Hawkeyenfo]

Wow, that paint job looks gret for a plane being "rescued!!" Post more pics please!!

But, more importantly, where do we get boots like those

[johneeb]

c170b53,
Inquiring minds want to know, did you disassemble and reassemble the truck over the 170's windshield

[c170b53]

I can't take credit for the loading, it was done to perfection in Winnipeg. The truck is from U-haul a 28 foot box and the plane fit perfectly. I've driven the Rogers pass twice this last two weeks in U-haul trucks and both times U-haul service was right on the money. As for the plane extraction, the slope of the windshield allowed the cabin roof to just clear as the plane was lowered by the slope of the ramps with the plane in a flying attitude. I was introduced to the club by a local 170 owner, and in turn I've shown John the website. I'm sure he will join as it will probably be the his cost for me to sign his tech logs. After that he will be hooked I'm sure. I've known John from aircraft maintenance school in 1980. He owns a Jodel but decided to join the ranks flying a certified plane. John is an interesting guy and part mountain goat. As part of a local flight museum he has climbed a few hills in BC in search of wrecked aircraft. I went hiking once with him where on the descent the joints in my legs locked up (lactic acid build up?). I ended up on a logging road at the bottom of the mountain where I walked out like Herman Munsters. I'll post more pictures as we re-assemble the plane.

[blueldr]

The carburetor air scoop fairing looks a little strange and I can't immagine an airplane as old as an A model without any visible cracks in the nose bowl. Sure does look good!

[c170b53]

John finally got his papers from the MOT and is flying, his 170A moves along quite nicely. In fact his airplane is just a bit faster than my B with both engines turning 2400 rpm. I'll post a pic of the complete aircraft and a grin from the owner shortly.

[DaveF]

Hey, I recognize that airplane. It was listed for sale last October on Barnstormers, wasn't it? Very low price but no C of A, which scared me off.

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[GAHorn]

John finally got his papers from the MOT and is flying, his 170A moves along quite nicely. In fact his airplane is just a bit faster than my B with both engines turning 2400 rpm. I'll post a pic of the complete aircraft and a grin from the owner shortly.

Doubtless, your B-model tach (like everything else "B") just reads fast!

(The guy downstairs from you made me do it, Joe!)

[c170b53]

Yes it was for sale at a good price for a very good reason. Its a classic case of get a good inspection first before buying. The previous owner / mechanic repaired the aircraft after another previous repairman ran out of money. Then there was a squabble between parties and the undocumented repairs were pointed out to the MOT who promptly removed the C of A. My friend bought it before I could get to see it and then the real story eventually unfolded. This aircraft is a marriage of two with lots of repairs. It took 3 mechanics and 6 months of work plus the MOT to make all the documentation, inspections and repairs to enable the aircraft to make it back into the air. Was it worth it? I'm sure that the risk and the headaches could have been avoided but on the other hand it does fly fast and the new owner is delighted with the handling characteristics.

[Patrick Phillips]

I am looking at a project that I want to move a 1000 miles.....does any body now if a 170 will fit in a transport truck trailer....please let me know...

[Bruce Fenstermacher]

Patrick see this thread: http://cessna170.org/forums/viewtopic.p ... aul#p45133

[johneeb]

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[c170b53]

Pat, that's a pic of my pal JDV's 170A which made the trip from YWG to YVR in the winter time. The only thing needed is a set of planks and a cargo strap to suck the gear in. Once in the truck lifting the tail lowers the nose so that the cabin top and nose lowers to provide clearance to push the plane inside to close the door. I think John used a couple of two by four ends nailed to the floor to keep the plane stationary. Its a bit expensive but if the plane is still worth something in its present state then trucking it inside will keep it from getting damaged by road FOD.

[GAHorn]

I have merged these two topics because 1: the topic asking if a 170 can be moved by truck was mis-placed in The MX Library...and 2: the topic which answered that question is THIS topic.

[GAHorn]

It's a subjective thing, of course,...but be careful winching those gear-legs/wheels inward/towards the centerline. It places stress upon the gearleg attach/bolts at the gearbox in a direction not intended by designers. (This is the weakness of the gear-attach which is addressed by the P-ponk mod.)

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VERY CLEVER / demo of ingenuity! (Jamie wondered if that was why a woman was involved?)