Skywagon Technicalities
This page contains links to Technical Information, on this web site and others.
Annual Inspections --
Tim Penfold's annual check list
Mark Hawkins' annual check list
Wayne Hamilton's annual check list
Note that the Cessna Service Manual Contains model specific check lists as well.
Miscellaneous Maintenance --
Mark Hawkins' no-mess oil change setup
John Huft's skywagon jacking technique
Modifications --
Installing a Hawker battery on the firewall - 337 from David Williams
Installing an Aero Enhancements glare shield with panel lighting - 337 from David Williams
Tail cone access panels by Gary Aldrich 337 (pdf) and pictures of the install here
Seat rail stops by Aerostop
Fuel Injection Conversion to 180s
Alaska Skycraft Pod
Finding Used Parts --
Ed Tuohy, in Tucson, AZ. email address: cessna180@earthlink.net
Peter Muhlegg at www.skywagon-city.com
Dawley Aviation www.dawley.net , 800-338-5420.
Alternate sources for parts --
"The NAPA part # 735-1194 Door Handle fits. Your door spline should be clean,
not worn out and free of burrs.
Keep'em Flyin'
Reb "
Flight testing information --
My article Speed and Horsepower
My article How to Test Your Skywagon
True airspeed calculator from GPS data (excel spreadsheet) Make 3 runs in different directions, and record ground speed, and ground track. Then enter those numbers into this spreadsheet. You can also save this file onto your own computer.
