Hi Doug, we are happy to hear from you! Please let us know the serial numbers of the Cruisemaster and Viking that you own and maintain.
Regarding your questions... first of all the Bellanca-Champion Club sells various sets of documentation, including services letters, past copies of newsletters (which contain many technical articles relating to wing repair), and other resource materials. I would encourage you to maintain a library of this information. The order form can be found here: https://bellanca-championclub.com/PubOrderHW.html
Next, you are probably familiar with the documentation published by the US FAA: 43.13-1B which addresses methods, techniques and best practices for airframe maintenance and repair. There are many sections in this publication that talks about structural repairs to wood. Other books have been written about this as well.
As for resources that have specific expertise in Bellanca maintenance we have identified a few top rated shops:
- Alexandria Aircraft, Alexandria, MN - this is the company that holds the type certificate for the 14-19 series and is referred to as "the factory".
- MARS aircraft repair, Santa Paula, California - Dan Torrey is highly regarded as a Bellanca repair shop.
- Pasquale Aviation, Pottstown, Pennsylvania - Dave Pasquale is also highly experienced with Bellanca and has published a series of youtube videos.
The above shops are all great resources - just please remember to compensate them for their time if you consult with them.
Finally, I do know the whereabouts of a set of freshly covered ailerons if that is the direction you want to go in. Drop me an email to rswanland@usa.net and I can provide you with more information -- Rob
