Bellanca Cruisemaster
Flying Wire Specifications
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Joe Ruh supplied this information on the horizontal stabilizer flying wires for 14-19-2s.  It is unverified whether these same specs apply to other Cruisemaster models.  The specifications were obtained from the Bellanca Inc parts department in December 2000.

AN673A tie rods

  • streamlined tie rods
  • 10/32 thread
  • 0.190 diameter
  • minimum strength 2400 lbs.

Length (inches)

  • Top forward:  52.75"
  • Top aft:  50.50"
  • Bottom forward:  43.50"
  • Bottom aft:  47.00"

Length appears to be rod length (tip to tip) not including terminal ends.  There are no specifications in the blueprints for flying wire tension.