denalipilot wrote:

Rob wrote:

pilotryan wrote: This is why I like to post here. When I go through this area I will make sure that the skin and the doubler get cleaned up and installed properly. What adhesive would you consider using on this?

This suggests that you intend to remove and potentially reinstall this step. You didn't ask for suggestions, but I would like to offer a thought for you to ponder.

Do you intend to install larger tires on this plane at any point? The reason I ask, is that I am 5'6", and have yet to see a need for a step when fueling my 180. Standing on a 29" tires allows me to reach the fuel as easy or easier than a step would.

If it were me, I'd pull that crap job off the airplane and throw it in the air. If it stayed aloft, I'd consider installing it. If it hits the ground, I'd give deeper thought to just how bad I needed it before I put them on 'cause all the cool kids have one'... A few replaced rivets, a few less pounds, and a much cleaner job.

FWIW... mine took that test and hit the ground... Now? ... still sitting on the same shelf I put them on years ago

Take care, Rob

Good general reminder. However, is this thing ever going on skis? if so, they're pretty key.
-DP

Rob wrote:and thank you for the reminder that not all missions are created equally. Because ultimately matching the mission is the first key to happy airplane ownership.

For some reason I was thinking the OP was from TX, so skies never crossed my mind. Now looking at his signature I see it is actually MN, where I imagine skis are probably a staple of airplane ownership

Take care, Rob

hotrod180 wrote:….I've never seen fueling steps attached to or aft of the door post......

hotrod180 wrote:

hotrod180 wrote:Yesterday I saw a C180 with mini fueling steps that appeared to attach to the door post structure.
Anyone ever see these before? I'm thinking they're a one-off part.

pilotryan wrote:
How the hell does anyone get a bucking bar back there???????