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N5170G
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1951 Cessna 305A C/N 22713Discuss this aircraft in forum |
by Florida Metal @ KOSH
by Florida Metal @ KOSH
by Dariusz Jezewski www.FotoDj.com @ KOSH
by Dariusz Jezewski www.FotoDj.com @ KOSH
| Manufacturer: | Cessna |
| Model: | 305A Search all Cessna 305A |
| Year built: | 1951 |
| Construction Number (C/N): | 22713 |
| Aircraft Type: | Fixed wing single engine |
| Number of Seats: | 2 |
| Number of Engines: | 1 |
| Engine Type: | Reciprocating |
| Engine Manufacturer and Model: | Cont Motor O-470 SERIES |
| Registration Number: | N5170G |
| Mode S (ICAO24) Code: | A67DCF |
| Certification Class: | Standard |
| Certification Issued: | 2010-01-19 |
| Air Worthiness Test: | 1971-07-27 |
| Last Action Taken: | 2010-01-19 |
| Current Status: | Valid |
| Registration Type: | Corporation |
| Owner: | Team Vihlen Llc |
| Address: | Wilmington, DE 19899 United States |
| Region: | Eastern |
| Gary Stein, 2009-01-25 00:00:00 | |
| After flying O-1s as a forward air controller in SEA in 1969-70 , I was a T-38 instructor pilot at Reese AFB, TX. After volunteering to be the Reese liaison to the local CAP unit, I was told the unit could acquire an O-1 for nothing from the State CAP HQ if they could find someone to teach them to fly it. Of course, I agreed to do that, and soon picked up the bird and flew it back to Lubbock where I checked several members out in "our" new aircraft, N5170G. During the next year I probably put about 150 hours on the airframe, including participation in three CAP-directed searches. My association with the CAP and 70G ended when I left Reese for my next assignment. However, during a trip to Lubbock couple of years later I wandered out to LBB to see it the airplane was still there. It was sitting in an open hangar, but had a decided list to one side, which I assume was the result of a ground-loop accident (I saw the results of several of those in Southeast Asia. Knock on wood: during my roughly 700 hours in O-1s, including more than 500 combat hours flying out of very short, narrow strips, I never ground-looped -- even when landing once on a slick, wet metal runway in a 20-30 knot gusting thunderstorm crosswind!). I loved the O-1s -- they always treated me well, including twice over Cambodia when engines quit because I was so busy putting in airstrikes that I forgot to switch fuel tanks every 30 minutes, as was the standard practice. To my great relief, both engines fired back up immediately when I switched to the wing still containing fuel. I've often wondered what ever became of 70G, and am very happy to see her still flying! Please give her a loving pat on the glareshield for me. I have a couple of pictures of 70G flying in CAP colors; I can scan and send them if you'd like. Take care, and fly safe. Cheers- Gary | |
| Steve Vihlen, 2010-01-04 00:00:00 | |
| I'm happy to say that I have bought 70G (Dec 09) and have it home in the Memphis, TN area. It's in very good condition. 6 new overhauled cylinders, and when I got it home I ended up having to overhaul the carburetor. Seals hadn't been changed since 1968!! So should be enjoying her as the weather warms up. | |
| Steve Vihlen, 2017-01-21 16:03:46 | |
| I've recently moved to our new home at Mallard's Landing Airpark (GA04) Locust Grove, GA and N5170G is with us and she is doing well. | |