Backcountry Pilot

In the process of ordering new locknuts for a 172 wing attach hardware I accidentally ordered the nylon locknut version as opposed to the all metal locknut version that was originally removed. Just...

Hey All, Got the unfortunate news from my IA that the LH gear leg has such significant pitting underneath the step that it wouldn't meet the cessna service bulletin standard and needs to be replaced... Looks...

Screenshot 2022-04-14 21.19.42.pngHaving to rewire a 59' 172 with some very tired/frayed stock. taking the nav lights off, I noticed none of them had a ground circuit or a shielded portion connected...

Seeing what opinions are out there for the safest way to crawl in the tail of a 172 (or any single cessna). I've heard use a plank on the bulkhead frame. Iv heard don't put weight in the skin, Iv heard...

Installing (owner assisted) the Plane Power alternator STC on my 1959 172 with the con o300. Removed the generator and gear assembly. While attempting to remove the "drive" key (read woodruff key)...

In the process of changing the nose wheel tire on my 59' 172 I snapped the retaining ring clip that holds the hole bearing, washer, felt assembly in the wheel. I can't find a replacement retaining ring...

Recent owner of a 1958 C172 here so be patient... I was talking with my A&P the other day (who is very supportive of my participating in "owner assisted" maintenance) about pretty low cylinder compression...

Trying to get a list going of all the available engine upgrade STCs for a 58' C172a and surprised at how few there are. Stoots, Franklin, Del Air is all I can find. I'm guessing has something to do with...

Withholding all laughter for someone new to purchasing airplanes I came across the following situation. 1956 PA22-135 converted to a O320 150hp. I noticed when reviewing the paper work and logs there...

I realize there is a ton of info on the different STOL cuff options out there especially for the venerable 172. I was wondering if anyone had experience with a Sprotsman cuff on a older 172 with the...

So still lickin' my chops over PA22s on barnstormers, controller, etc... Mission... 4 place, docile as a manatee in slow flight, 100kt cruise, sub 1500' runway operation. So with the expectation...

So I go through spurts of spending a moment or two on BCP once a month or so but then I get jazzed about how much knowledge is out there and how accessible that knowledge is as long as I don't come across...

So for a guy coming across an older TriPacer PA20/22-160hp that's in great condition for a very very reasonable price (17k) I'm wondering what would some folks "Top STCs" would be... I really like the...