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Just repaired the trim mechanism on my 14-13-3. I am surprised at the limited up/down arc the tab now goes through when I turn the trim crank in the cockpit from stop to stop (i.e. from full nose up to full nose down). I should have measured this before I took the mechanism apart, but I...

The exhaust manifold on the port side of my 180 hp Franklin is loose. My mechanic says there are fittings that hold the exhaust manifolds in each cylinder head. The ones in my engine are rusted and need replacing -- especially the one on the rearmost port cylinder head. Any ideas about...

Does anyone know why the book Bellanca's Golden Age, one of the "Golden Age" series of aviation books, is not yet available. It was supposed to be available in 2003. The chapter headings are established and the cover art has been selected and it's been advertised for sale for a couple of years...

My 14-13-3 came to me with an STCd 180 Franklin installation. On the bottom cowl sheet metal, on the starboard side of the carburetor air inlet, there's a rectangular opening (the long side of which is parallel to the airplane centerline) opening into a formed aluminum fitting riveted inside...

Has anyone replaced their "whiskey" compass with a TSOd vertical card compass in a 14-13? And, has anyone mounted their magnetic compass (whiskey or vertical card) on the inside of the windshield instead of the aluminum bracket at the top of the cabin (where it's hard to see the compass)?

The fuel quantity sender unit in the left tank of my 14-13-3 is not operating. It's a float in the fuel tank that moves a rheostat outside the tank. The variable resistance is apparently proportional to the fuel quantity. Does anyone have a recommendation as to where I might get this ancient...

Is there a source for shoulder harnesses, required fittings and paperwork for retro-fit into 14-13? Has anyone put together an installation in their Cruisair Senior and got 337 approval?

My 14-13-3 was retrofitted with a 180 hp Franklin and a McCauley CS prop [2A34C22] from a Maule. I've determined that the spinner is a McCauley part no. 4101. I'm trying to replace the missing front bulkhead and the severely cracked rear bulkhead. It's been a frustrating search. Two...

The side window next to the pilot's seat is fixed in my 14-13. In pictures of other Cruisairs that I've seen, that window appears to slide down. Did they come that way from the factory? If so, I'd like info on restoring this feature to my bird. By the by, I didn't get any recommendations on...

It's hard bumping the tailwheel (and the mainwheels too) of my Bellanca 14-13 over the door sill in my hangar by pushing on the tail surfaces. Any towbar recommendations? I don't want to buy a powered towbar nor do I want to install a winch. The towbar need not fold. I wouldn't carry it in...