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Yes, I have been in contact with them over the years. Giuseppe sold the company in the mid-50's and what information the NASM has relates mainly to the older models - valuable information for sure. The later Cruisemaster type certificate and assets were not part of the package donated to the...

Interesting... thanks for this info! Plane is a Bellanca Cruisemaster.

What might seem unusual for a 1960 vintage certificated aircraft is the fact that factory drawings, or a useful service/parts manual does not exist for my model aircraft. I own four of this same model plane and at least one of them contains virtually all of the original parts (including the...

Since I am not a licensed aircraft mechanic I don't want to get too deeply in the middle of this debate (off topic from my original question). However as an experienced mechanical engineer I was intrigued to learn more about the different aluminum grades. There seems to be quite a bit of...

There was a lot of very poor workmanship at some point in the history of this aircraft - bad flares, poorly routed hydraulic lines, etc. However the critical issue was a few sections of galvanic corrosion due to improperly securing the lines.

It’s time to replace some aluminum fuel and hydraulic lines due to wear and neglect over many decades. Is there any reason or downside why I shouldn’t go to the extra step of dipping the lines in an Alodine solution to give them some added measure of protection? Looking for feedback from the...

Very interesting concept! Seems like there is no reason this wouldn't work on a Continental engine. Would you mind sharing some of the details, including the Loctite type referenced in the documentation?

Garmin will not steel every AV-30 customer away from uAvionix, however they will certainly put a major dent in AV-30 sales. This will result in less revenue and profits to energize the future enhancement of AV-30 product line and any potential successor products. I thought the AV-30 was an...

For anyone thinking about a G5 or the "yet to be certified" AV-30, now there are more choices from our friends at Garmin. This new product comes in very wide variety of configurations and looks like it could be a powerful option. Offers a highly compatible set of features...

Very helpful feedback - thanks! My plan is to talk with a few shops and this helps me ask the right questions. A few more specific questions to my friends here: first of all if I choose to have the cylinder bore honed does that suggest I will need to replace the piston? What amount of...

Is there a standard checklist of what gets accomplished and what gets replaced as part of a cylinder overhaul? …or is this just a general term that means different things to different shops? Trying to learn something!

www.kx-155.com This is an old-school guy who specializes in the old King equipment. He fixed my radio for a flat fee and the communication with him was excellent.

Is there anything PS Engineering can or should do to improve on the 450B? Any rumors about a new model in the pipeline?

Getting ready to order a new windshield and I am expecting a fair amount of trimming and fitting will be required. I'm really worried about cracking the plexiglass and want to be prepared with the right tools for the job. Main question is this: can I use a heat gun (very carefully) to soften...

This is all very valuable info - thank for the feedback! I'm going to purchase some small quantities of different materials and decide from there.

My preference is to use an FAA certified material even if it more expensive - I certainly want something that is flame resistant. This is for a certificated plane - Bellanca. Construction is fabric over tubular steel.

As I have most of the interior panels removed as part of an annual inspection I want to replace some of the insulating material sitting between these panels and the fabric skin of the plane. There seems to be quite a few options – looking for recommendations and feedback from anyone that has...

George, are you a member of the Cessna 120/140 Association? I think you will find a ton of good resources there and the forum is moderated by some guys that have extensive knowledge of the type. https://cessna120140.com/about-us/join/

I gave AeroVonics two $100 deposits several months ago for a pair of AV-30 units. I am trusting that they will honor my deposit AND honor the lower pre-release price. However I am waiting to hear anything. It's not only the money, but also the fact that my panel upgrade has been waiting for...

We have been bamboozled! This phantom “clip4” is really a Bellanca lover, a huge fan. He desperately wants a BSV of his own but has never been able to master the skills necessary to fly anything more complex than an Ercoupe. He knows that all of us aficionados of the wooden wing wonder will...