1972 CESSNA 172/180 CONVERSION. New Day a New Engine for Cessna conversions. Cessna 172 IO-370C1F Upgrade. I have completely removed the interior (i.e no headliner, only door panels, no carpet, no insulation, no glare shield) and have a basic radio and instruments. A Murphy Conversion or something like that. Located on the shores of Camano Island Washington P.Ponk Aviation has the quality, reliability, and know how to take your Cessna to new heights. The cruising speed differences are less dramatic. The 180 Lyc gained about 12 mph and burned 2 gph more to do it. In that bunch was a Cessna 170 -B with a 180 HP Lycoming and a constant speed prop and a Found Bush Hawke with a big engine. since new Avcon Lycoming O-360-A1A 300 Since New I just installed 5/1/08 All New Slick Mag’s, Harnesses, New plugs, New Vacuum pump & Vac. Does anyone know if AvCon 180 hp conversion is approved for seaplane 170B ? Is AvCon still in business ? Avionics: Pitot Static next due 8/09 PS Engineering PMA 6000C with panel intercom King KLX 135A com / gps VFR King KX 170b with glide slope nav/com King KY 97A digital com !do you want to play with the valdez boys?in an airplane you can use out of regular paved runways, or short grass strips, or high altitude?a cessna 150 with a lycoming is just the ticket ! SA02282AK New installation of the IO-360M1A, B 180hp Lycoming engine on the Cessna 170A, B and C-172, A thru H models with the New Superior Cold Air Induction Sump and Hartzell Carbon Fiber Trail Blazer Props. I do remember seeing a C150 or C152 on Amphibs listed somewhere. Cleveland brakes, new prop, new spinner, droop tips, tail pull handles. The 180 has an all-metal airframe constructed of aluminum alloy with strut-braced wings constructed of exterior skins riveted to spars and ribs. STC SA02539AK for Prime IO-370CLC 195 HP IO-370C1F 190 HP Engines. Penn Yan Aero will overhaul and convert your O-320 engine to an FAA Approved 180 horsepower O-360-A4M engine. Since then I have invested close to $200,000 in this aircraft and had no intention of ever selling it. Welcome to P.Ponk Aviation. Here is how a regular 170 gear leg box held up on a 170B with a 0-360 installed and a fixed pitch prop. Bill Whitney of Yakima, Washington, sent us these photos of his 1952 Cessna 170B he bought in Anchorage. I have 26" tires w/ double puck brakes and p-ponk modification. filters. Lycoming IO-360M1B with Superior Cold Air Sump Right Side ... Lycoming O-360A1A 180 HP Cessna 170 STC SA02106AK Cessna 172 SA792WE. 1972 Cessna 172L 180 HP Pen Yen conversion, recent cosmetics, ADSB out 223 SMOH 9153 TT 180 HP Skyhawk, LoTime Engine, STOL . The "Cessna 220"™ FRANKLIN conversion offers a First-Class solution when considering upgrading the powerplant in your Cessna. It uses the same sump as the 200hp model but has the lighter parallel cylinders but still is 360 cu in. Question on 180 hp conversion. He notes: "180-hp Lycoming engine conversion, 31" Alaskan Bushwheels, Horton STOL kit, VGs and many other mods make it a very capable backcountry airplane." by dunlaps3 » Thu Mar 09, 2006 3:19 am . We have been proudly crafting engine rebuilds and accessories for Cessna aircraft for over 30 years. Flight test have shown some great numbers. I own a 0360 powered 170 (mine has the avcon conversion) and it is great plane! (907) 474-4039 Hangar- (907) 251-0046 Cell- stoots@gci.net. Parts: Engine Mount, Exhaust  System, Induction System, Air Box, Cowl Mods, Baffling, 40 Amp  Alternator, Oil Cooler, Oil Hoses, Fuel Hoses, Boost Fuel Pump, Control  Cables, EGT/CHT Instruments, Tachometer, Manifold/Fuel Flow Instrument,  Oil Temp Gauge, Scat Tubing, AN Hardware, Wiring, Switches, Breakers. Climb out at GW is over 1200 fpm. ... 175,A,B,C. New Years day flyin at Bemidji,Mn. Cruise speed at GW @ 6000 ft msl 24" manifold and 2400 RPM 150 mph plus and burning 8.5 gph. conversion, lots of mods and upgrades, great project, cheap ! The data tables provided here are NOT FAA APPROVED and shall be used as a reference only information to facilitate the planning of flights with reasonable accuracy. Get Insurance Operating Costs Apply for Financing. There are several STCs that provide for the upgrade of the engine to the four-cylinder Lycoming 360 series that makes between 180 and 210 hp. 1957 CESSNA 172 TAILWHEEL • $35,000 • REMOVED FROM THE MARKET • Bare metal 172, Fravel tailwheel conversion with 170B legs. The 180 Lyc engined 170A I tested at my home strip used about 2/3rds the takeoff roll/run, and about 1/2 the total takeoff distance to 50 ft as the 145 hp 170B I own. Installation Instruction Manual, Drawings and Photos, Parts List, Continued Airworthiness Manual. So it’s published hp is 180 but on the dyno it shows about 190hp. 1973 CESSNA 172/180 CONVERSION $125,000 Get Financing as low as $574.05 a month* Reg# N12883 TT: 9200; I've owned this 172M since 12-2006. 2559 TT, 0-300B 1119 smoh all compressions 75 or better. conversion, lots of mods and upgrades, great project, cheap !!do. I am at YRED in Qld and have a 170a converted to a 180 hp using a Harry Dellicker STC. I would sure think so , but recently someone told me the STC says " landplane only" . Take off at Gross Weight 2200 lbs is under 5 seconds, Less than 500 ft. The 170B had a 3° dihedral compared with the previous 170 and 170A wings which had practically no dihedral. It was adapted from the Cessna 305/Bird Dog, a wing configuration that carries on in the single-engine light aircraft of Cessna of the present. Cessna 170B IO-370 195hp Installation with Hartzell 83" Trail. Copyright © 2020 Stoots Aviation - All Rights Reserved. STC SA02282AK IO-360M1B installed on 1952 Cessna 170B. Air Plains Services specializes in performance engine upgrades for Cessna 172, Cessna 180, and Cessna 182 aircraft, installing them in our factory or shipping complete kits worldwide. STC Kit Parts Package Available Now! Today, it flies behind a 180-hp Lycoming O-360 A1A and a Hartzell constant speed propeller, which are part of the AVCON conversion STC (800-972-0988). Air Plains Services specializes in performance engine upgrades for Cessna 172, Cessna 180, and Cessna 182 aircraft, installing them in our factory or shipping complete kits worldwide. Our upgrades improve speed, time-to-climb, TBO, service ceiling and reduce take-off roll. on the frozen lake brought about 25 planes in to the event! At least the legal useful load while be better. Cessna Aircraft Company built 6193 Cessna 180 models. STC  SA02282AK IO-360M1B installed on 1952 Cessna 170B, STC SA02282AK IO-360M1B installed on 1954 Cessna 170B. You might want to check with the Float Manufacturers. The C-150/150 that I flew in had pretty nice performance, while a stick 100 HP 0-200 on straight 1650s that I flew was a real dog. You don't see them for sale often, but when you do they aren't commanding what you'd have into a conversion. Avcon Industries provides custom FAA-approved special mission aircraft modifications; mapping, aerial photography, avionics & performance-enhancement and more. The stock engine is a six-cylinder Continental O-300 with 145 hp. Flap and aileron gap seals, and complete STOL modification kits are available from Horton STOL in Wellington, Kan., and from Avcon and Bush. Subscribe. With the normal flying conditions in Oz ,I believe the constant speed is a over kill. The 170B was fitted with very efficient modified Fowler flaps which could extend up to 40°. The M1B puts out close to 190 hp because of the cold air induction sump and is 30lbs lighter than the IO-360A1A 200hp. 80-Inch Diameter Propeller Improves Aircraft Performance. Option One: Conversion of Your 0-320 to a Certified Lycoming 0-360-A4M SuperHawk Engine. Avcon and Bush, both in Udall, Kan., offer 180-HP Lycomings and constant-speed propellers for A and B models. The differences on takeoff and climb are pretty apparent. STC SA02282AK for the installation of the IO-360M1B 180hp & IO-360A1A 200hp Lycoming Engines on Cessna 170, 172, 175 model Aircraft. The overhaul and conversion includes: Dynamically balanced crankshaft; Matched set of four new Lycoming pistons, rings, wrist pins, and connecting rods North America:1 (800) 942-7767 International:+1 (937) 778-4200 Search Although personally I think that you need the 180 gear legs and a P-Ponked box for the larger engine installation. 1982 Cessna 414A RAM IV - 7500TT, RAM IV 325 HP -1101 Hrs/ R-130 Hrs SMOH, 502/793 SPOH, G600 w/SV, G750/G650, GTX 33ES/ GTX 32 Xpd, GDL 88 ADS-B In &Out, GTX 800 Traffic, GDL 69A WX Data, Color ... See More Details Approved!! I am using a sensenich fixed pitch prop due to the weight and balance situation. 1968 cessna 150/150/160/180 h.p. Cessna172club.com, Cessna 172 talk 24/7. STC SA02282AK Lycoming Engine IO-360M1B 180hp. Note: Cowling Mods for C-170/172 Include New Nose Bowl and side Cylinder  Bubbles. But at that point you might as well just buy a C-180. But looking at the cost of the conversion today it's a tough sell. Prime IO-370 engine with Hartzell 76" Trail Blazer Prop. Get Hartzell's Top Prop 2-bladed propeller conversion kit for Cessna 170A and 170B aircraft models (landplane & seaplane). You are not logged in. The M1B is a new certified engine from Lycoming in 2002 and comes under new FAA rules that state that the engine has to put out 5% greater hp than published so it can maintain the rated hp thru it’s 2000 hr TBO. I use the IO-360M1A & B 180hp Lycoming engine. 1968 cessna 150 150 160 180 h.p. Univair Aircraft Corporation 2500 Himalaya Road Aurora, Colorado 80011 Toll Free Sales: 888-433-5433 Phone: 303-375-8882 The International Cessna 170 Association. TERMS & USAGE ©2020 Air Plains Services All rights reserved. 180 HP conversion 300 Hrs. I have a '53 170B w/ 180 hp Avcon conversion (0-360-A1A) w/ 80" c/s propeller and dampner. Cessna 172 Club Forum » Forums » ... Best if you can find one with the 180 hp conversion already done. Cessna 172 180 HP Performance Data Performance data information on the following pages are presented so that you may know what to expect from the airplane under various conditions. PIQUA, Ohio – Sept. 15, 2000 – Hartzell Propeller Inc. announced today that it has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) certifying a two-blade 80-inch diameter propeller installation for Cessna 170A and 170B aircraft previously converted to 180 horsepower Lycoming O-360 engines and constant-speed propellers. Welcome Approved!! FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PARTS & PRICINGCALL 1-800-752-8481 or CONTACT USemailProtector.addCloakedMailto("ep_a11bb070", 1); CONTACT US 439 N. West Rd, Wellington, KS 67152 1-800-752-8481 +1-620-326-8904. STC approved upgrade kits are now available from Franklin Aircraft Engines, Inc. to install an astonishing 220 horsepower in your Cessna 170, 172 or 175 series aircraft. I am still in the testing mod but so far very happy with the performance. There was also a Cessna 170-B with a 220 HP … For over 40 years, Air Plains has been the leading expert in 180hp, 260hp and 300hp engine upgrades for Cessna 100 series aircraft, having sold more than 3,000 upgrades to date. Turbotech in Vancouver, Wash., has a 220-HP Franklin conversion for the 170B. The weight of the two engines is about the same, and the extra power is … Various models of the aircraft include the Cessna Model 180 , 180A, 180B, 180C, 180D, 180E, 180F, 180G, 180H, 180J, and 180K. 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