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Question of curiosity: How similar are the 14-19 and 14-19-2 airframes? Would it be possible to convert a 14-19 to a 14-19-2? It seems to me that plenty of 14-19 birds in good shape come up for sale for extraordinarily cheap prices because of the 0-435 engine. Would it be possible to replace...

After flying 3000 miles to california, while doing some pattern work, the door handle of my cruisair flew off mid-air. It seems the small screw that held it onto the square shaft sheared off. Any suggestions of where to find a new outer door handle or new door handle assembly? Adam

Well, after a wonderful week spent completing the annual on my cruisair with Scott Thomas in Hillsville, VA, I embarked on my coast to coast adventure. I made dallas the first day, then was storm delayed before escaping west to Phoenix on the second flight day, then made sacramento on day 3...

Hello all! I am going to be flying my cruisair from Hillsville, VA, to San Francisco, CA, and then on to Bonners Ferry Idaho. I am planning on flying south to Dallas and then Phoenix. Any suggestions for FBO's or things to see along the way? Thanks!

Good Morning all! I hope everyone has been flying to their hearts content! I know the general procedures for leaning, as well as the one mag trick. My Cruisair, with the 165 Franklin, has an EDM 700 with 6 Cylinder EGT, 6 Cylinder head temp, and oil etc.. What should I be looking for as far as...

Did they make a controllable pitch prop for the 165 franklin? (Besides the aeromatic). If so would it be possible to fit one to a Cruisair? If not, could a more modern electric C/S be fitted? I know that it would be paperwork intensive if it was possible, but take it as a question of...

There is a decent looking (from 2 photos) 14-19-3 for sale on barnstormers for 15k! Does this bird have the continental 0-470k? I am guessing that it must have issues, or a timed out motor, or useless panel, to make it so cheap? -Adam

This is more of a pipe dream than anything, but is it possible to modify the rudder on the cruisair? It seems to me (a low time Cruisair guy) that the rudder is slightly less than what the plane needs in a decent wind. Here are my 2 ideas: 1. Enlarge the actual rudder itself and then recover...

Hello all! I am rebuilding the scott master cylinder in my bellanca and while looking for a diagram ran across the link below. I believe that the scott 4350 master cylinders are identical except for a remote reservoir. Please correct me if I am wrong, but I hope this helps...

Good Morning to all the West Coast Pilots! I am transitioning out of the military in March and will be moving to the San Francisco Bay Area with my Bellanca. A couple questions for anyone Bay Area or West Coast based: Where are you Hangaring? I know that the Bay Area is RIDICULOUSLY expensive...

I have encountered a dreaded issue in my Cruisair. The right brake master cylinder mount has cracked along the pipe where it is welded. AD 63-20-01 calls for the inspection of this area with penetrant dye, but I discovered mine has already failed. My question is, what is the proper way to...

Just a question of curiosity as I have been doing more research on the Bellanca family. When it comes to a cross country IFR platform, what is the advantage of a viking over say a late model triple tail cruisemaster? The cruise speed and load seems about the same unless I am mistaken. What do...

Good Morning Everyone! Just thought I would introduce myself as I will be reading up on this forum, and probably asking lots of questions. I just bought a 1946 Cruisair from Pat Driscoll out of Ohio, N74241. I have always been a fan of the Bellanca and finally made the plunge! Call me crazy, but...