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C180_guy created a new forum topic BCP and VPNsWhy does a VPN cause the forum to give a blocked access message?2025-12-19 17:51:10 -
C180_guy created a new forum topic How to "embed" photo in a forum post?Yeah, I saw the other thread about uploading to a photo album, but no clue what you are talking about. Why can't I just copy an image off of wherever, ctrl-C, and cntrl-V into the body of this post field...2025-11-16 17:18:24
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C180_guy created a new forum topic Any Skywagon News?Been kind of quiet. How about the skywagon facebook group, anything going on there?2025-09-30 03:15:57
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C180_guy created a new forum topic p/n of the diode used in the Cessna 0770728-1 flyback diode?Anyone know the 1Nxxxx p/n of the diode used in the Cessna 0770728-1 flyback diode used on the battery (master) relay?2025-01-04 03:57:35
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C180_guy created a new forum topic Tire Bead Breaker?What are you guys using for a tire bead breaker? For years I used the 'place assembly on the floor and jump up and down on it' method. However, I recently ran into a really stubborn tire. I don't want...2024-12-09 17:37:43
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C180_guy created a new forum topic Michelin Airstop Tubes Worth It?The tires are looking a bit long in the tooth so I thought I would order a set of Desser monster retread 6 plys for the wagon. Holy cow, what happened to the price of tires??? Then I remembered I should...2024-11-10 05:53:46
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C180_guy created a new forum topic 180/185 MMs in pdf?Many years ago there were a couple of websites that had pdfs of the Cessna 180/185 MMs. My understanding was Textron did not have copyrights and that is how those websites could post those. I only have...2024-01-07 20:45:04
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C180_guy created a new forum topic Scott 3400 Compression Spring Thickness?The early 180 IPC shows compression spring p/n 3222, which is 0.036" or 0.042" thick depending where you buy it from. In the mid-1960s they switched to a p/n 3432 spring, which is 0.060" thick. Any idea...2023-02-04 22:36:15
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C180_guy created a new forum topic Scott 3400 Steering Arm Tension?Trying to get 5 lbs. of steering arm tension. Not getting it. I mic'ed the lower fiber washer thickness and it is 0.042". The ABI PMA'ed replacement is 0.062" (p/n 3408-2). If install the thicker lower...2023-01-15 01:32:56
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C180_guy created a new forum topic Scott 3400 T/W and Engaging the Steering ArmQuick question - looks like I have to take the thing apart for a close look (and it has been many years since I have one of these apart, so I forget), but if you turn the t/w to the right and the steering...2023-01-02 01:41:36
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C180_guy created a new forum topic Stainless Braided Hose (at the caliper)So, replacing master cylinder seals, hose at the master cylinder, etc. and got to thinking, maybe should replace the 12" -4 stainless braided hose from the gear leg to the caliper. Was on the airplane...2022-12-27 01:07:38
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C180_guy created a new forum topic Master Cylinder Brake HoseNeed to replace the lockoseal in the master cylinder. Might as well replace the hose while I am at it. Aeroquip 303 still the go-to hose? Was thinking teflon (Aeroquip666) might be a bit longer lasting...2022-12-21 22:08:06
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C180_guy created a new forum topic O470 Oil Pressure AdjustmentI looked in the AMM, Continental O/H manual,Cont. Manual M-0 and Cont. Operator's Manual and can't find anything - for the oil pressure relief valve with the external screw, does screwing it in (towards...2022-11-06 23:41:28
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C180_guy created a new forum topic C185 Fuel Flow TransducerAny C185 figure out a nice way of mounting the fuel flow transducer on top of the engine (spine mount)? The oil filler is kind of in the way.2022-10-15 22:28:16
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C180_guy created a new forum topic Anyone Else Struggling to Find Hangar Space (Western US)?Now that the real estate market is softening we are seeing home price reductions. Unfortunately every time something of interest comes up I call all the nearby airports and same story - there are no hangars...2022-06-10 20:19:58
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C180_guy created a new forum topic Alaska Space Launches?What's the deal with all the space launches - I see not one but three TFRs for space launches in AK at Kodiak, Poker Flats and Arctic Village. Not to mention a gaggle of TFRs at Clear AFB.2022-03-13 15:51:05
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C180_guy created a new forum topic Removing Address from Airman and Aircraft Databases?I tried calling and emailing OK City to remove address from results of airman and aircraft database search results and FAA not responding. (Also tried to reach local FSDO and another matter and they are...2022-03-01 22:19:46
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C180_guy created a new forum topic Insurance Renewal Time - Broker Won't Increase Hull!It is that time of the year - insurance renewal time. In case you haven't noticed, prices on 170s/180s/185s have gone stupid crazy right now. I feel I am grossly underinsured for hull coverage. Basically,...2022-01-06 18:00:36
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C180_guy created a new forum topic Cleveland or Rapco, Organic or Metallic?It has been many years since I last replaced my brake linings (I guess I am easy on the brakes). What are you guys running for linings, Clevelands or aftermarket Rapcos? Organic or metallic material?2021-09-26 23:11:49
