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Item 109 on the Cruisair TC is for a Fram oil filter kit. Does anyone here have the installation drawing in their stuff?

Has anyone here put VGs on his Viking or Super Viking?

I had a hard landing and collapsed a gear at Plum Island Airport, Newburyport, Mass., on Monday, July 6. No injuries, except to my Cruisair. My McCauley prop's bent; the engine was at idle when the prop hit. I have plenty of parts, so it shouldn't be too long before the airplane is airworthy...

Hi, All! I've had some oil leaks, which continue even after replacing all Franklin 150 gaskets. My oil pressure is about 50 psi; the manual says it should be 30-45 psi. Does any of you have experience with this? Is the oil pressure relief valve the likely culprit? Thanks. Mike NC86786

Hi, all! I'm getting crazy engine racket on my Cruisair's radios. Does anyone know a fix other than buying resistor plugs for nearly 40 bucks each? Thanks!

I recently bought a Cruisair with the wrong voltage regulator. I need one for my 15 amp, negative ground generator. I'd like to get a new one. Does anyone have a part number? Also, does anyone here know what the regs are on replacing these? They are all Delco auto parts, right, before the...

I have an oil leak in the back of my engine, probably from the magneto gaskets. Does anyone here know a good source for the rear engine gaskets: magneto, generator, and starter gaskets? Thanks.

I have a Cruisair and wanted to install shoulder harnesses, so I thought I'd check in this forum and see where the harnesses are attached in Vikings. Can anyone tell me and maybe send me a photo? Thanks.

Has anyone out there in Bellancaland had a problem with overheating Bodell Brakes? One of mine is getting very hot, even just from taxiing. I'm positive that I'm not riding the brake, yet, logically, it must be dragging, not enough to make pushing the airplane difficult mind you, just to get...

Hi, All. Does any of you own the Cruisair owned and modified by the late F.W. (Frederick W.) Patterson, Jr. of Smyrna, GA? I'm interested in finding technical information about his external reservoir brake system (STC SA995SO), but I don't even know the aircraft's serial number or registration...

Hi, Everyone. Does anyone out there have a copy of SA1029WE? This isn't Dr. Solt's STC, but one by Kenneth Eddy Matthews of Poulsbo, WA. The difference is that Dr. Solt's STC calls for a 75" 1A170 McCauley, this one allows a 76". I have a 76" lying around, which I'd like to use, but Dr...

Since the AD requiring a pressure relief valve on the Cruisairs' fuel system, what fuel pressures can I expect to be normal? What do you guys get for fuel pressure? Thanks.

I have a -2, which, as most of you know, is placarded "Front Seats Must Be Occupied When Used as a 3-Place". What about when used as a 2-Place? I'm a little guy, so I have no problem piloting the little bird, but not all of my passengers fit so safely into the right seat. It all comes down...

Does anyone out there know of anyone who's put VGs on his triple-tail? If so, I'd be interested in getting a copy of the 337.

There's talk about replacing 100LL with AGE-85 (aircraft-grade alcohol). As there is not even an STC for auto fuel in our birds (engine is fine, but no data on airframe), what are we going to do when 100LL goes away? Are we out of business? It would be nice, too, if we could visit putting...