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Handles and steps on 172
I just bought a 1977 172 and it does not have the handles and steps to check fuel. Is there a kit available that can be purchased?
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Yes Don, Cessna does have a Service kit (SK) for this. Dont know the number off hand though. If I find out I will post it here for you.
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Don, We took them off our 182s.. I would rather the line boys (girls) use their ladder to refuel than stand on the struts after kicking dents in the side cowls. I think they were a bad idea - but that is just my opinion side speaking.. jack
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I agree with Jack; the steps and handles were a bad idea.
Get a small stepladder <http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pspages/ladder.php> and keep it in the baggage compartment.
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Also, isn't there a greater potential of damaging the wing strut with a step?
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You might scuff the paint but you're not going to hurt it by standing on it. You'll often find skydivers sitting in the "crotch" and hanging on the strut in flight, prior to leaviing the plane.
Michael
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I have an extra set.... want to make an offer?
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I wouldn't even begin to know what to offer?
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I'll bid $4......... :p
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Jack: Notice you took handles and steps off your 182s. Have any for sale? Price. Thanks.
John Farra
N759CB '77 FG
KSGR near Houston, Texas
832.689.6171
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And they create more drag.
Tony
jack Wrote:
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> Don, We took them off our 182s.. I would rather
> the line boys (girls) use their ladder to refuel
> than stand on the struts after kicking dents in
> the side cowls. I think they were a bad idea -
> but that is just my opinion side speaking.. jack
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A small step ladder carried in the baggage area may be cheaper and a better Idea. We use one with our Cardinal.
Bill
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