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I just ran across a letter from the FAA in 1965, comparing the Pesco pump #012023 to other pumps. Is this the pump for the Cruismasters? It gives comparisons to Cessna pumps, Eastern Industries pumps and a Stratopower pump. If the pesco 012023 is from a Cruismaster, this letter might help to...

I had a friend tell me that Tarver Propellor wasnt answering the phone. I googled and their web site and it didnt come up. Am I doing something wrong or have they closed up shop? ____Grant.

I saw an add a few weeks ago for a Stinson that said it had approved 8.5 pistons in the 165. Being the curious type, I pulled the CD on the airplane and sure enough there is a 337 saying found 8.5 pistons during work and reinstalled same. Removed autogas stc. Otherwise I dont think there was any...

Does anyone have a 337 for an airbox for the 165 powered Cruisair. Since no Cruisairs actually left the factory (or at least that is the story) with a 165, all of the 165 powered Cruisairs have modified or completely different airbox,s. Does anyone have a 337 that could be used to show a...

I look at facebook on the ANTIQUE AIRCRAFT PARTS EXCHANGE and just saw a 1929 Mutual Blackbird 2POLB for sale. It says it was designed by Giuseppe Bellanca . I think the N# is X87M. I bet Dans ears are perking up. Grant.

Does anyone have a copy of the B&E aux tank blueprint. Mine went up in smoke and the aux tank printout that the club has available now doesnt actually cover the common "Slim Kidwell" aux tank. The tank drawing was part of an old STC for putting a Lyc. 0-435 into a Cruisair. Thanks, Grant.

In my pile of treasures/junk I have run across lower gear legs with 2 different lengths of axle. The axle itself is a different length and the part of the lower gear leg that the axle slides into is different. Does anyone know if the 14-13-3 Cruisair , or the 14-19 has axles that are about 1.5...

I just saw the add on Barnstormers. The TC for the Cruismaster and Vikings. I suspect that it is unlikely that anyone will buy it at $750,000. I hope all low wing Bellancas dont end up orphans like our Cruisairs. _____Grant.

Could anyone tell me the AN number for Cruismaster wing bolts. I ran across a new set that I had purchased for some project, but I dont know if they are correct for a 14-19 or maybe for a 14-19-3? _____Grant.

As far as I know this is the only legal 220 powered Cruisair . It was converted by Mike Grimes many years ago but went on its nose sometime back. Dan Tory bought it and rebuilt it and a fellow named Al Ball bought it. The low time listed is probably since the accident. Back in the 90s I watched...

I just saw an add on facebook selling NOS flying wires 46.5 inches and 55,5 inches. I dont recall the measurements for the Cruisair and I think the Cruismasters are a little different. Someone might grab these if they would fit a Bellanca. ANTIQUE AIRCRAFT PARTS EXCHANGE group on facebook. Just...

I ran across an aviation manual supply that has a manual for sale called "Cruismaster Flight Book, Operations and maintenance". I dont know if that is the same as the clubs book, or maybe it has some other information. You Master Guys might want to check it out. <aero.stuff.com> It has some...

I just received a manual for the Hydraulic hand pump that is called for in the Slim Kidwell hydraulic gear STC. It is an Electrol 238 according to the STC blueprint and Essco Aircraft Manuals has the 1944 military manual for sale, printed or download for $20. Just getting the correct numbers for...

I was just looking through the antique airplane group on facebook and someone has 3+ Franklins for sale in Essix MD. It is an estate/cleanout sale. Someone near there might be interested. Grant.

I have managed to locate some of my collection of old plane records, but they are on micro fitch. I am a techno Dinosaur and dont know how to get them into some modern format. Does anyone know if there is a device to read micro fitchs and load them into a computer? Then I can load them onto an...

Does anyone know where to get parts for the Electrol hydraulic retract cylinders we use on the 14-19 on up to Viking? I cant seem to locate the company on the internet. I actually need the internal piston/plunger for 14-19 cylinders, but I would think a supplier (if they exist) would have a...

Does anyone know where to get the internal parts for the hydraulic cylinders on a Cruismaster? I believe they were made by Electrol Co. but I cant locate them on the internet. I am looking for what they call plungers, but I always thought of them as the pistons. I could even do with a couple of...

I was just talking to bracket filter Company and he said that he thought there was a 14-19 in Europe with a Lyc. 0-540. Has anyone heard of this? Is European technical data honored at all by our FAA? Just curious! ____Grant.

I just received 6 CDs from the Feds for Cruisairs. I am gathering paperwork so my IA can re-construct my logs that were lost in a fire a while back. I have been aware of factory service kits for a long time, but never could get any information on them. I once saw a list of S.K.s up to number 15...

What type (McCauley, Sensenich), what length and more importantly, what static RPM do you get and what RPM in climb? I have a 150 but would be interested in numbers from a 165 also. Thanks, ____Grant.