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    Why Isn’t the Cessna 180 Certified in the Utility Category?

    As one of the undisputed legends of bush flying, the Cessna 180 hauls a load and gets into/out of places most aircraft won't. So why is it certified only in the Normal category and not Utility? Those two terms mean something very specific—and neither one is about what the airplane can actually do.

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Fraser Farmer Yesterday, 18:09pm View the latest post Fraser Farmers Western British Columbia Trip
Over the summer we purchased a piece of property on Gun Lake up in the mountains. Nothing fancy at all, a bare property that got burned clean off in the 2023 forest fire in the area....
Maintenance, Tuning, and Parts Support
StillLearning Oct 09, 15:09pm View the latest post Early 180 generator
brushes are easy, I found 6 on ebay for $20 shipped
bearings are readily available though expensive at $140 for the pair shipped
I had the armature trued up on a lathe for $15
Shipping...
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Utah-Jay Oct 07, 07:52am View the latest post Building the RV-15
Keeping the Carbon Cub once RV15 is complete?
That is not my Carbon Cub, I am building in his hangar. I sold my Bearhawk Companion to build the RV-15
hotrod180 Oct 06, 08:48am View the latest post In Need of Advice
I read a pretty good article about this years ago, maybe in the 120/140 Club newsletter.
Written by a guy with an 0-290 powered C140,
he lived in Spokane WA & did a lot of flying...
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mtv Oct 05, 12:33pm View the latest post C206 Extended baggage Why no option exists.
I shoulda known....a fly fisherman......
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skyward II Oct 05, 09:38am View the latest post Where did you fly today?
45 Ranch
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DreadPirateWill Oct 05, 07:51am View the latest post 1979 C-185, Why are my gas caps reverse threaded?
New one to me, can't say as I've seen that.
I *have* seen some line personnel that appear to be reverse threaded, and I might even resemble that at times. Perhaps easier to operate...
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offroute Oct 04, 08:47am View the latest post Marble and Telluride
Great narrative and pics. I very much enjoyed the virtual ride-a-long. Thanks.
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