Air speeds?

Larry Lowenkron

Larry Lowenkron

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Does any one have any information on the actual Maneuvering speed, and gear speeds for the 14-13 series? I suppose the gear speeds may differ a little depending on the operating mechanism (manual, hydraulic, electric). Page 31 on the Bellanca Aircraft Corp. Aircraft Handbook does not have this information. The FAA Aircraft Specification doesn't either. It would be nice to know. (!) Anybody have anything?
 
The only reason you would have a gear speed is if there was something that would come off when lowering the gear, Like the Viking doors. The emergency extension speed will change with how tight your fittings are on your gear. Mine will fall free and lock over center at about 70 mph. I am going to replace my springs on my hydrolic gear this annual and see if they will extend at a higher speed. I have droped my gear at 180 mph when decinding and started to get to fast. I know that Don James has extenened his chain drive gear at high speeds to get slowed down to. :lol: :lol: :lol:
 
I don't have the info on the 14-13 series, but here are the TC figures for the 14-19 which employs hydraulic gear:

I - Model 14-19, 4 PCLM (Normal Category), 2 PCLM (Utility Category), Approved September 26, 1949
Engine Lycoming O-435-A
Fuel 80 minimum grade aviation gasoline
Engine limits For all operations, 2550 r.p.m. (190 hp.)
Airspeed limits Never exceed 226 m.p.h. (197 knots) True Ind.
Maximum structural cruising 167 m.p.h. (145 knots) True Ind.
Maneuvering (Normal Category) 115 m.p.h. (100 knots) True Ind.
Maneuvering (Utility Category) 124 m.p.h. (108 knots) True Ind.
Flaps extended 86 m.p.h. ( 75 knots) True Ind.
Landing gear extended 167 m.p.h. (145 knots) True Ind.
Landing gear operation 125 m.p.h. (108 knots) True Ind.

As I said, this is what the TC says.....what Bellanca DO is another matter entirely. :wink:

The only thing I'm reasonably certain of is that you can mess up your flaps by lowering them at high speeds....but that's not what you asked :lol:

Jonathan
 
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