Cruisair carcass on barnstormers
- Thread starter Harmon
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Just out of curiosity though, was there much difference between the -2 and the -3?
The parts I have accumulated are 14-13-2. an unregistered fuselage,and wings that would need a total tear down, inspection and rebuild, and an engine that according to the logs, started out in a stinson. I don't like the idea of missing logs, (who does) but a registered fuselage seems to be a better starting point.
And on another note, It doesn't appear the stalemate between Tarver and the FAA is going anywhere, Is anyone making new wood for the aeromatics these days?
The parts I have accumulated are 14-13-2. an unregistered fuselage,and wings that would need a total tear down, inspection and rebuild, and an engine that according to the logs, started out in a stinson. I don't like the idea of missing logs, (who does) but a registered fuselage seems to be a better starting point.
And on another note, It doesn't appear the stalemate between Tarver and the FAA is going anywhere, Is anyone making new wood for the aeromatics these days?
I looked at that aircraft a year ago, it was a give away to a good home, since then it has changed hands a few times and the price keeps rising. The widow who owned it ,her husband owned thirty aircraft and she was tired of paying hanger space, a friend had sold most of the aircraft off but two Bellanca's left, I was not quick enough on the phone call for this one but did get a parts plane and have helped a few others out with parts to get theirs back in the air for shipping cost, I do not feel right of charging for things that I got real cheap!
Very little difference between the -2 and -3. Panel didnt have the shock mounted center section, seats were better for adjustment, slightly different landing gear upper struts. The -3 was sort of a transition plane to the 14-19. Of course there were many more changes in the 14-19, but the changes that I mention were all carried over to the 14-19. I believe that the first dozen or so 14-19s even used the Cruisair retract struts, but with hydraulic actuators rather than our bicycle chains. I dont know how many -3 Cruisairs were made, but I dont think there were many. _____Grant.
Dan Cullman
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About 45-50 14-13-3s were made in late '48 and '49.
What I believe is the 3d from the last is rebuilding locally.
Dan
What I believe is the 3d from the last is rebuilding locally.
Dan
Went to see this in person this weekend, since the last time I helped an earlier owner load it on a truck for free, the hanger it is in roof, had blowed off this past spring causing more damage to the plane. After looking it over there is a few good pieces I could use but to restore it and to put it back in the air?? So it is still there for any one wanting to spend some money on a labor of love. I did get to see the the legs on it,since it was mentioned to me it had the 14-19 legs on it, now that was the most interesting part of the adventure!