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7ECAdriver and 165 others have joined the group Cessna 180/185 Skywagon
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54c180 created a new forum topic Garmin GPSmap 695In my C180, I have a Garmin GPSmap 695 in a AirGizmo mount. I quite like it when it is working, but start up is getting more difficult. When I turn on the avionics master, it used to come on immediately. Not...2020-06-02 16:31:39 -
54c180 created a new forum topic Garmin GPSmap 695In my C180, I have a Garmin GPSmap 695 in a AirGizmo mount. I quite like it when it is working, but start up is getting more difficult. When I turn on the avionics master, it used to come on immediately. Not...2020-06-02 15:47:40
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54c180 created a new forum topic C-180 installation of EDM900Building up a new panel in a previously stock 58’ C-180 In the process of installing EDM900 ... Looking for a photo of the fuel flow transducer installation on the firewall. Anyone out there have the...2018-04-07 12:41:12
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54c180 created a new forum topic Bird dung avoidanceBack flying on floats again ... Performance better than ever. Unfortunately the gulls have shown up again and gather on the wings while the local floatplanes are moored to anchor. At times there can be...2017-07-19 13:01:26
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Continued ... For 1954 C180 instrument panel pics
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54c180 created a new forum topic C-180 floatplane cracksWorking on a 1958 C180 floatplane now. No logbook records (goes back to mid 60's) to show that it has ever been on wheels. Cracks found on bulkhead STA 90 above the rear float fittings ... above the...2016-12-03 09:40:28
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54c180 created a new forum topic Scale type to weigh C-180 ?Can anyone share their experience weighing a C-180 / 185 ? Did you use "load cell" type scale? Advice welcome ... With the spring gear, jacking up the aircraft gets tricky. I can borrow scales ok,...2016-11-01 01:58:55
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54c180 created a new forum topic C-180 headliner installationInstallation of a new headliner is underway in my 1954 C-180. It is a vinyl headliner from Selkirk Aviation. A bit of a struggle, I fear that there going to be rinkles. Suggestions welcome ...2016-09-15 14:22:09
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54c180 created a new forum topic McCauley cracked bulkhead?Are there many folks out there who have had cracking problems on the McCauley spinner bulkhead pt # D7524 ?? I operate D2A37C230/90REB-2 McCauley prop on my C-180 with that new type pointed spinner. ...2016-09-06 14:25:56
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54c180 created a new forum topic Copper fuel lines?Has anyone out there ever seen copper fuel lines? There are a few in the belly of my 54'C-180 ... Some 3/8 some 1/2 inch. I have owned this aircraft 38 years and always figured it was original install. Now...2016-09-02 02:43:59
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54c180 created a new forum topic C-180 fuel selectorWTB ... C-180 fuel selector pt # 0311070-1 Today I added fresh fuel, hoping to do a ground run on my C-180' after major refurb. Unfortunately I had a fuel leak at the fuel selector valve pt # 0311070-1...2016-08-31 03:35:06
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54c180 created a new forum topic C-180 stall hornPowering up the electrical circuits on my 54'180 after complete refurb ... All new wiring and instrument panel. Not sure about the stall warning system ... With the circuit breaker in, the horn blares...2016-08-29 04:53:36
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54c180 created a new forum topic C-180 aileron riggingThe reassembly of my 54'C180 is advancing ... It was one year ago today that a twister flipped my aircraft while moored to anchor on floats. Having owned my 180 for 38 years, I could not let it go ......2016-07-30 03:27:58
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Veering left?
Due to prop torque, conscious right rudder input is my standard.2016-07-30 02:04:08 -
54c180 created a new forum topic Avionics master relay?Has anyone out there ever seen an avionics master relay installed for C-180 /185?2016-07-24 04:49:39
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54c180 created a new forum topic Troubleshooting fresh paint on my C-180Well, the stripping and repainting of my C-180 has been quite a process. It is not my first time but sadly it does not really seem to get easier. It sure is a lot of work and I will be glad to be done. A...2016-06-07 05:12:17
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54c180 created a new forum topic Mystery thermo style C-180 breakerMy 54'C-180 instrument panel refurb is almost ready for wire, breakers and switches. Heading to the avionics shop next week. One question remaining is a mystery thermo style breaker as removed. I can...2016-04-26 04:39:32
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54c180 created a new forum topic Painting with EnduraTime to paint the feathers ... The C-180 flaps, elevators and rudder are hanging. Prepped with alumiprep and alodine ... ready to shoot with Endura Ep2C primer and white EX2C white. Wondering about...2016-04-22 03:06:23
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54c180 created a new forum topic Painting 4130 steel early model C-180 seatsPainting of the original C-180 steel seats is next up ... Glass bead stripped ok, looking for recommendations for painting process of these 4130 steel seats. Etch? Zinc chromate primer? Epoxy paint? Thanks...2016-04-12 04:51:53
