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Bellanca 14-13

December 18, 2023

The Bellanca 14-13 Cruisair Senior and its successors were a family of light aircraft that were manufactured in the United States by AviaBellanca Aircraft after World War II. They were a follow-up to the prewar Bellanca 14-7 and its derivatives.

14-13 Cruisair Senior
Bellanca 14-13-2
Role Civil utility aircraft
Manufacturer Bellanca
First flight November 13, 1945
Number built ca. 589
Developed from Bellanca 14-7
Variants Bellanca 17-30
Bellanca 14-13 first production s/n 1060
Bellanca 14-13-2 nearly original instrument panel

Design and development edit

The 14-13 retained the Bellanca 14-7's basic design, but had a redesigned fuselage structure which included an enlarged cabin, a horizontally opposed Franklin 6A4-335-B3 150 hp (112 kW) engine in place of the earlier models' various 70 to 120 hp (52 to 89 kW) engines, and an oval vertical endplate on each horizontal stabiliser. This latter feature gained the type the affectionate nickname "cardboard Constellation", because the arrangement was similar to the contemporary Lockheed Constellation airliner.[1]

Taking its numbering convention from the Bellanca tradition of identifying the series from the wing area in square feet, dropping the final digit, while the second number was the aircraft's horsepower, again dropping the final digit, the 14-13 had been planned to be powered by the 130 hp (97 kW) Franklin 6AC-298-F3 horizontal piston engine; the designation was not updated to 14-15 when a 150 hp (112 kW) engine was actually used. The Bellanca 14-13 wing was constructed of wood, while the fuselage and tail were welded steel-tube framework with a fabric covering.[1]

Eventually the 150 hp (112 kW) Franklin could be upgraded to 165 hp (123 kW) with the FAA Type Certificate stating “Installation eligible only when original basic Franklin 6A4-150-B3 engine installation components utilized ..”. The 165 hp (123 kW) required the use of either a Koppers Aeromatic or Sensenich Skyblade propeller.[citation needed]

The 14-13 was introduced in 1946; in its improved 14-13-3 version the aircraft remained in production until 1949.[1]

Model 14-19 edit

A higher-performance design revision was granted FAA approval as the 14-19 Cruisemaster on September 26, 1949.[2] The new model had structural upgrades, a 190 hp (142 kW) Lycoming O435-A engine, an increased gross weight of 2,600 lb (1,179 kg), hydraulically operated landing gear and flaps, and an improved interior. 99 of these airplanes were produced between 1949 and 1951. Externally very similar to the earlier models, this version was distinguished by its larger, oval-shaped endplates.[3] All production ceased in 1956 as Bellanca wound up its operations.

Model 14-19-2 edit

The 14-19 design was revived by Northern Aircraft and granted FAA approval on January 7, 1957, as the 14-19-2 Cruisemaster. The new model had a 230 hp (172 kW) Continental O-470K engine, an increased gross weight of 2,700 pounds,[2] an updated instrument panel, and new paint and upholstery schemes.[4] 104 of these aircraft were produced between 1957 and 1958.[3]

The company was renamed Downer Aircraft in 1959. Inter-Air acquired the production rights in 1962 and was renamed as the Bellanca Sales Company, a subsidiary of Miller Flying Service.[1] Further development of the design by Inter-Air resulted in the modernized Viking series introduced in 1962.[5]

Operational history edit

The Bellanca 14-13 Cruisair Senior was aimed at the general aviation market, offering a combination of performance, low engine power and a modest price. Its performance and structural strength also made it attractive for utility work, but in many ways the Bellanca design was an anachronism, relying on a conventional landing gear configuration and wood-and-fabric construction that harkened back to an earlier age. Only about 600 were produced, due to the postwar economy and a glut of surplus military aircraft.[5]

The 14-13-2 was one of the aircraft tested by August Raspet and George Lambros of the Aerospace Department of Mississippi State College. With its propeller removed and towed behind a 450 hp (336 kW) Stearman, the performance of the 14-13-2 was carefully studied and reported in technical publication Research Reviews, April 1954 as "Flight Research on a Personal Type Airplane". Raspet and Lambros found the 14-13-2's maximum speed to be 149 mph (240 km/h) and its cruise speed at 75% power to be 131 mph (211 km/h).[6]

In 1952, Canadian Joshua Haldeman and his wife Winifred flew their 14-13-2 from Pretoria, South Africa to Oslo, Norway and back. In 1954, the Haldemans flew their 14-13-2 from South Africa to Australia and back. Over many years, the Haldemans also explored the Kalahari Desert with the 14-13-2.[7]

Despite its introduction in a period when private aircraft sales were stagnant, the aircraft remained popular through all of its incarnations, becoming considered a classic cabin monoplane and much in demand.[8]

The last 14-13-3 recorded in the Smithsonian archives is serial number 1648.[citation needed]

Variants edit

Cruisair Senior 14-13
Initial model introduced in 1946.[1] Serial numbers 1060 through 1385.[citation needed]
Cruisair Senior 14-13-2
Improved model introduced in 1947. Featured a longer-span elevator and stabilizer with smaller end-plates, revised wood construction and revised elevator stops among others.[1] Serial numbers 1386 through 1583.[citation needed]
Cruisair Senior 14-13-3
Improved model introduced in 1948. Featured dual landing lights in left wing leading edge, revised oleo struts and nut cracker, revised instrument panel and an external baggage door among others. Serial numbers 1584 and up. Remained in production until 1956[1]
Cruisair Station Wagon 14-13W
First described in the 1948 Cruisair sales brochure. Featured plywood-lined cabin, removable rear seats and extra door on the left side of the cabin among others. Serial numbers 1584 and up.[citation needed]
Cruisemaster 14-19
190 hp (142 kW) version introduced in 1949.[2] Serial numbers 2000 and 2002 through 4000.[citation needed]
Cruisemaster 14-19-2
230 hp (172 kW) version introduced in 1957.[2] Serial numbers 4001 through 4105.[citation needed]
260 A 14-19-3
260 hp (194 kW) tricycle gear version introduced in 1959.[1] Serial numbers 4106 through 4228.[citation needed]
260 B 14-19-3A
Last version built by Downer Aircraft priced at $19,500 in 1962 - Powered by a 260 hp (194 kW) Continental IO-470-F engine.[9] Serial numbers 4229 through 4342.[citation needed]
Downer 260C Model 14-19-3C
Version built by Inter-Air with revised empennage and 260 hp (194 kW) Continental IO-470-F engine

Specifications (14-13 Cruisair Senior) edit

 
3-view line drawing of the Bellanca Cruisemaster

Data from Jane's all the World's Aircraft 1947[10]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Capacity: 3 passengers
  • Length: 21 ft 4 in (6.5 m) tail up
  • Wingspan: 34 ft 2 in (10.41 m)
  • Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) tail down
  • Wing area: 140.2 sq ft (13.03 m2) 160 sq ft (14.87 m2) including wing area projected through fuselage
  • Airfoil: Bellanca B
  • Empty weight: 1,200 lb (544 kg)
  • Gross weight: 2,100 lb (953 kg)
  • Fuel capacity: 40 US gal (33 imp gal; 150 L) in two tanks
  • Powerplant: 1 × Franklin 6A4-150-B3 6 cyl. horizontally-opposed air-cooled piston engine, 150 hp (110 kW) at 2,600 rpm
  • Propellers: 2-bladed Sensenich fixed pitch airscrew

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 169 mph (272 km/h, 147 kn) at 2,700 rpm
  • Cruise speed: 154 mph (248 km/h, 134 kn) at 2,435 rpm
  • Stall speed: 45 mph (72 km/h, 39 kn) with flaps
  • Rate of climb: 1,130 ft/min (5.7 m/s)
  • Wing loading: 13 lb/sq ft (63 kg/m2)
  • Power/mass: 14 lb/hp (2.875 kg/kW)
  • Take-off run: 485 ft (148 m)

See also edit

Related development

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

References edit

Notes edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h 1978 Aircraft Directory 1977, p. 20.
  2. ^ a b c d "Specification 1A3." Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Aircraft.
  3. ^ a b Bellanca Champion Club Literature.
  4. ^ 1957 Bellanca 14-19-2 Owners Manual.
  5. ^ a b Palmer 2001, p. 51.
  6. ^ "Research Reviews 1954". Google Books. 1954.
  7. ^ "Flying Chiros" (PDF). 4 February 2011. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  8. ^ "Bellanca 14-13 Cruisair history." Pilotfriend.com, 2009. Retrieved: May 17, 2009.
  9. ^ Flying Magazine, November 1962, p. 24.
  10. ^ Bridgman, Leonard, ed. (1947). Jane's all the World's Aircraft 1947. London: Sampson Low, Marston & Co. p. 187c.

Bibliography edit

  • Davisson, Budd. "We Fly the Cardboard Constellation." Air Progress Vintage Buyer's Guide, 1989.
  • Mondey, David. The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of the World's Aircraft. Secaucus, New Jersey: Chartwell Books Inc, 1978. ISBN 0-89009-771-2.
  • Palmer, Trisha, ed. "Bellanca Viking Series". Encyclopedia of the World's Commercial and Private Aircraft. New York: Crescent Books, 2001. ISBN 0-517-36285-6.
  • "Plane and Pilot." 1978 Aircraft Directory. Santa Monica, California: Werner & Werner Corp, 1977. ISBN 0-918312-00-0.
  • Taylor, Michael J. H. Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions, 1989, p. 150.
  • World Aircraft Information Files. London: Bright Star Publishing, File 890, Sheet 24.

External links edit

 
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The Bellanca 14 13 Cruisair Senior and its successors were a family of light aircraft that were manufactured in the United States by AviaBellanca Aircraft after World War II They were a follow up to the prewar Bellanca 14 7 and its derivatives 14 13 Cruisair SeniorBellanca 14 13 2Role Civil utility aircraftManufacturer BellancaFirst flight November 13 1945Number built ca 589Developed from Bellanca 14 7Variants Bellanca 17 30Bellanca 14 13 first production s n 1060Bellanca 14 13 2 nearly original instrument panel Contents 1 Design and development 1 1 Model 14 19 1 2 Model 14 19 2 2 Operational history 3 Variants 4 Specifications 14 13 Cruisair Senior 5 See also 6 References 6 1 Notes 6 2 Bibliography 7 External linksDesign and development editThe 14 13 retained the Bellanca 14 7 s basic design but had a redesigned fuselage structure which included an enlarged cabin a horizontally opposed Franklin 6A4 335 B3 150 hp 112 kW engine in place of the earlier models various 70 to 120 hp 52 to 89 kW engines and an oval vertical endplate on each horizontal stabiliser This latter feature gained the type the affectionate nickname cardboard Constellation because the arrangement was similar to the contemporary Lockheed Constellation airliner 1 Taking its numbering convention from the Bellanca tradition of identifying the series from the wing area in square feet dropping the final digit while the second number was the aircraft s horsepower again dropping the final digit the 14 13 had been planned to be powered by the 130 hp 97 kW Franklin 6AC 298 F3 horizontal piston engine the designation was not updated to 14 15 when a 150 hp 112 kW engine was actually used The Bellanca 14 13 wing was constructed of wood while the fuselage and tail were welded steel tube framework with a fabric covering 1 Eventually the 150 hp 112 kW Franklin could be upgraded to 165 hp 123 kW with the FAA Type Certificate stating Installation eligible only when original basic Franklin 6A4 150 B3 engine installation components utilized The 165 hp 123 kW required the use of either a Koppers Aeromatic or Sensenich Skyblade propeller citation needed The 14 13 was introduced in 1946 in its improved 14 13 3 version the aircraft remained in production until 1949 1 Model 14 19 edit A higher performance design revision was granted FAA approval as the 14 19 Cruisemaster on September 26 1949 2 The new model had structural upgrades a 190 hp 142 kW Lycoming O435 A engine an increased gross weight of 2 600 lb 1 179 kg hydraulically operated landing gear and flaps and an improved interior 99 of these airplanes were produced between 1949 and 1951 Externally very similar to the earlier models this version was distinguished by its larger oval shaped endplates 3 All production ceased in 1956 as Bellanca wound up its operations Model 14 19 2 edit The 14 19 design was revived by Northern Aircraft and granted FAA approval on January 7 1957 as the 14 19 2 Cruisemaster The new model had a 230 hp 172 kW Continental O 470K engine an increased gross weight of 2 700 pounds 2 an updated instrument panel and new paint and upholstery schemes 4 104 of these aircraft were produced between 1957 and 1958 3 The company was renamed Downer Aircraft in 1959 Inter Air acquired the production rights in 1962 and was renamed as the Bellanca Sales Company a subsidiary of Miller Flying Service 1 Further development of the design by Inter Air resulted in the modernized Viking series introduced in 1962 5 Operational history editThe Bellanca 14 13 Cruisair Senior was aimed at the general aviation market offering a combination of performance low engine power and a modest price Its performance and structural strength also made it attractive for utility work but in many ways the Bellanca design was an anachronism relying on a conventional landing gear configuration and wood and fabric construction that harkened back to an earlier age Only about 600 were produced due to the postwar economy and a glut of surplus military aircraft 5 The 14 13 2 was one of the aircraft tested by August Raspet and George Lambros of the Aerospace Department of Mississippi State College With its propeller removed and towed behind a 450 hp 336 kW Stearman the performance of the 14 13 2 was carefully studied and reported in technical publication Research Reviews April 1954 as Flight Research on a Personal Type Airplane Raspet and Lambros found the 14 13 2 s maximum speed to be 149 mph 240 km h and its cruise speed at 75 power to be 131 mph 211 km h 6 In 1952 Canadian Joshua Haldeman and his wife Winifred flew their 14 13 2 from Pretoria South Africa to Oslo Norway and back In 1954 the Haldemans flew their 14 13 2 from South Africa to Australia and back Over many years the Haldemans also explored the Kalahari Desert with the 14 13 2 7 Despite its introduction in a period when private aircraft sales were stagnant the aircraft remained popular through all of its incarnations becoming considered a classic cabin monoplane and much in demand 8 The last 14 13 3 recorded in the Smithsonian archives is serial number 1648 citation needed Variants editCruisair Senior 14 13 Initial model introduced in 1946 1 Serial numbers 1060 through 1385 citation needed Cruisair Senior 14 13 2 Improved model introduced in 1947 Featured a longer span elevator and stabilizer with smaller end plates revised wood construction and revised elevator stops among others 1 Serial numbers 1386 through 1583 citation needed Cruisair Senior 14 13 3 Improved model introduced in 1948 Featured dual landing lights in left wing leading edge revised oleo struts and nut cracker revised instrument panel and an external baggage door among others Serial numbers 1584 and up Remained in production until 1956 1 Cruisair Station Wagon 14 13W First described in the 1948 Cruisair sales brochure Featured plywood lined cabin removable rear seats and extra door on the left side of the cabin among others Serial numbers 1584 and up citation needed Cruisemaster 14 19 190 hp 142 kW version introduced in 1949 2 Serial numbers 2000 and 2002 through 4000 citation needed Cruisemaster 14 19 2 230 hp 172 kW version introduced in 1957 2 Serial numbers 4001 through 4105 citation needed 260 A 14 19 3 260 hp 194 kW tricycle gear version introduced in 1959 1 Serial numbers 4106 through 4228 citation needed 260 B 14 19 3A Last version built by Downer Aircraft priced at 19 500 in 1962 Powered by a 260 hp 194 kW Continental IO 470 F engine 9 Serial numbers 4229 through 4342 citation needed Downer 260C Model 14 19 3C Version built by Inter Air with revised empennage and 260 hp 194 kW Continental IO 470 F engineSpecifications 14 13 Cruisair Senior edit nbsp 3 view line drawing of the Bellanca CruisemasterData from Jane s all the World s Aircraft 1947 10 General characteristicsCrew 1 Capacity 3 passengers Length 21 ft 4 in 6 5 m tail up Wingspan 34 ft 2 in 10 41 m Height 6 ft 2 in 1 88 m tail down Wing area 140 2 sq ft 13 03 m2 160 sq ft 14 87 m2 including wing area projected through fuselage Airfoil Bellanca B Empty weight 1 200 lb 544 kg Gross weight 2 100 lb 953 kg Fuel capacity 40 US gal 33 imp gal 150 L in two tanks Powerplant 1 Franklin 6A4 150 B3 6 cyl horizontally opposed air cooled piston engine 150 hp 110 kW at 2 600 rpm Propellers 2 bladed Sensenich fixed pitch airscrewPerformance Maximum speed 169 mph 272 km h 147 kn at 2 700 rpm Cruise speed 154 mph 248 km h 134 kn at 2 435 rpm Stall speed 45 mph 72 km h 39 kn with flaps Rate of climb 1 130 ft min 5 7 m s Wing loading 13 lb sq ft 63 kg m2 Power mass 14 lb hp 2 875 kg kW Take off run 485 ft 148 m See also editGiuseppe Mario BellancaRelated development Bellanca 14 7 Bellanca 17 30Aircraft of comparable role configuration and era Miles MessengerReferences editNotes edit a b c d e f g h 1978 Aircraft Directory 1977 p 20 a b c d Specification 1A3 Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Aircraft a b Bellanca Champion Club Literature 1957 Bellanca 14 19 2 Owners Manual a b Palmer 2001 p 51 Research Reviews 1954 Google Books 1954 Flying Chiros PDF 4 February 2011 Retrieved 31 January 2023 Bellanca 14 13 Cruisair history Pilotfriend com 2009 Retrieved May 17 2009 Flying Magazine November 1962 p 24 Bridgman Leonard ed 1947 Jane s all the World s Aircraft 1947 London Sampson Low Marston amp Co p 187c Bibliography edit Davisson Budd We Fly the Cardboard Constellation Air Progress Vintage Buyer s Guide 1989 Mondey David The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of the World s Aircraft Secaucus New Jersey Chartwell Books Inc 1978 ISBN 0 89009 771 2 Palmer Trisha ed Bellanca Viking Series Encyclopedia of the World s Commercial and Private Aircraft New York Crescent Books 2001 ISBN 0 517 36285 6 Plane and Pilot 1978 Aircraft Directory Santa Monica California Werner amp Werner Corp 1977 ISBN 0 918312 00 0 Taylor Michael J H Jane s Encyclopedia of Aviation London Studio Editions 1989 p 150 World Aircraft Information Files London Bright Star Publishing File 890 Sheet 24 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Bellanca 14 13 aerofiles com National Air and Space Museum website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Bellanca 14 13 amp oldid 1162363794, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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