Cub Crafters CC18-180 User manual

CUB CRAFTERS, INC.
CC18-180
AIRCRAFT
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
CUB CRAFTERS, INC.
1918 SOUTH 16TH AVENUE
YAKIMA, WA 98903
U.S.A.
[phone]
1-877-484-7865
www.cubcrafters.com

CUB CRAFTERS, INC.
CC18-180 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Manual number TC10000AMM 00
Date: 12/29/14 Page: i
Record of Revisions
Rev. Change Date Prepared Checked
NC Initial Issue 4/15/05 ECL ES
A List of Effective Pages updated.
Mailing address removed.
Rudder control travel angle 25°±2° was 20°±2°.
7/29/05 MO ECL
B List of Effective Pages updated
Removed TC3001-001, TC3001-002 from Chapter
04-00.
Added Vacuum filter to Chapter 05-20 inspection
table.
Added Vacuum pump pressure to Chapter 05-30
operational and function check table.
Added Chapter 71-90, Vacuum System, to the
manual.
9/21/05 RB
C List of Effective Pages Updated
Added float information to chapters 04-00, 06-00,
08-00 and 32-00.
Added chapter 32-60 to manual
Added chapter 95-00 to manual
11-15/05 KAH ECL
D List of Effective Pages updated.
Added Fuel Vent Check Valve to Chapter 28-00. 1/10/2006 ECL ECL
E List of Effective Pages updated.
Structural Limitations in Chapter 04-00 modified.
Modified Chapter 05-10 to include O-360-C1G
Engine and Artex ME406 ELT.
Modified Chapter 05-20 to include Artex ME406 ELT
Modified Chapters 04-00, 06-00, 08-00, 32-60 and
95-00 to correct Wipaire callout to “2100A”.
Revised Chapter 12-00 for Fuel Capacity callout.
Modified Chapter 20-00 for Spark Plug torque
values.
Modified Chapter 27-30 (C.5.g) for clarification.
Added double cotter pin installation on Rudder and
Elevator clevis pins.
Modified Chapter 27-40 (2.A.c; 2.B.c; 2.C.c) for
clarification.
Modified Chapter 28-00 for Fuel Vent Line System
and Fuel Vent Check Valve.
Modified Chapter 32-00, 32-20, and 31-41 for PSI
callouts to reference Chapter 12-00.Modified
Chapter 34-00 to remove reference to 43-10.
Modified Chapter 60-00 to include all approved
propellers.
4/17/2008 JPB/SJT SJH

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Modified Chapter 71-00 to include O-360-C1G
Lycoming engine option.
Modified Chapter 71-10 to remove C4P reference.
Added Appendix A for Conversions.
F List of Effective Pages Updated.
Revised NOTE in Chapter 05-00.
Revised Chapter 08-00 to add note and update
Figure 08-00-6 for float arm calculation.
Revised Chapter 10-00 (3.B.1.g) to clarify propeller
cleaning.
Revised Chapter 12-20 (2.E) to add Engine Control
Lubrication.
Revised Chapter 20-00 to add Inch Pounds to
General Torque Values.
Revised Chapter 24-00 (5.B.2.b)
Revised Chapter 27 to correctly separate sub-
chapters. (27-20 Rudder, 27-30 Elevator, 27-40
Horizontal Stabilizer)
Revised Chapter 34-00 to add knot information.
Added Chapter 37-00 for Vacuum System.
Revised Chapter 52-00 to Chapter 51-00.
Revised Chapter 60-00 to add note regarding
Sensenich Wood Propeller.
Revised Chapter 71-00 to correct sub-chapter
numbering (71-10 Engine Cowl and 71-60 Air
Induction)
Added Chapter 74-00 for Ignition.
Added Chapter 76-00 for Engine Controls.
Added Chapter 79-00 for Oil System.
Added Chapter 80-00 for Starter.
Revised Chapter 95-00 to “Special Purpose
Equipment”.
Revised Appendix A Speed Table.
05-20-08 SJT SJH
G List of Effective Pages Updated
Revised Section 4.2 Bottom Cushion part numbers. 05/25/11 SJT ECL
H List of Effective Pages Updated.
Revised Chapter 05-10 for Superior engine.
Revised Chapter 12-00 for Superior engine.
Revised Chapter 60-00 for Superior engine.
Revised Chapter 71-00 for Superior engine.
07/18/12 ECL ECL
J
List of Effective Pages Updated
Revised Chapter 04-00 for Seaplane floats.
Revised Chapter 05-20 for Night VFR.
Revised Chapter 06-00 for Seaplane floats.
Revised Chapter 08-00 for Seaplane floats.
Revised Chapter 24-00 for Night VFR.
11/20/12
AMS/
MRG
ECL

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J Added Chapter 32-61 for Seaplane floats.
Revised Chapter 33-00 Night VFR. 11/20/12 AMS/ MRG ECL
K List of Effective Pages Updated
Revised Chapter 32-42 for Brake Pedal Travel 06/06/13 AMS ECL
L List of Effective Pages Updated
Revised Chapter 24-00 for Amphibious floats.
Revised Chapter 33-00 for Amphibious floats.
05/21/14 VCS ECL
M List of Effective Pages Updated
Revised Chapter 71-10 for Winterization Kit. 07/01/14 VCS ECL
N List of Effective Pages Updated
Revised step j of 71-10 section 1.2. 08/21/14 MRG ECL
Q List of Effective Pages Updated
Revised Chapter 71-10 for Winterization Kit 12/29/14 CEO VCS

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List of Effective Pages
REV PAGE NUMBER CHANGE DATE PREPARED CHECKED
NC All Initial Issue 4/15/05 ECL ES
A 00-00 Page 2 Mailing address removed 7/29/05 MO ECL
06-00 Page 5 Rudder control travel angle 25°±2°
was 20°±2°.
B Chapter 00: all pages Revision to manual, updated footer 9/21/05 RBB
Chapter 04-00 all pages Updated footer.
Chapter 04-00 Page 3 Removed TC3001-001, TC3001-
002 from replacement part table.
Chapter 05-20: all pages Updated footer.
05-20 Page 7 Added Vacuum pump and filter to
inspection table.
Chapter 05-30: all pages Updated footer.
05-30 Page 4 Added Vacuum filter to operational
and functional check table.
Chapter 71-90 Added new Chapter 71-90 Vacuum
System
C Chapter 00: Pages i, ii, iii Revision to manual, Updated
footer 11/15/05 KAH ECL
Chapter 04-00: Pages 1
and 6 Added Float Data and Updated Footer.
Chapter 06-00: All
Pages Added Float data and figures, Updated footer
Chapter 08-00: All pages Added Float data and figures,
Updated footer
Chapter 32-00: Pages 1
and 4 Added Float Data and updated footer
Chapter 32-60: All pages Added to Manual
Chapter 95-00: All pages Added to Manual
D Chapter 00-00: Pages I
& ii Revision to manual 1/10/06 ECL ECL
Chapter 28-00: Pages 1
through 6 and 13 Added information for Fuel Vent Check Valve.
E Chapter 04-00: Page 3
and Page 5 Structural Limitations modified:
3,000 hours for TC3200-001 & -002
was 2,000 hours; 20,000 hours for
TC3101-001 & TC2566-001 was
2,000 hours; 9,000 hours for
TC3300-001 was 2,000 hours;
limitations added for TC3001-001 & -
001 and TC3002-001 & -002.
Modified Float callout to “2100A”
4/15/08 SJT / JPB SJH

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E Chapter 05-10: Page 3
Page 4 Added O-360-C1G Engine Added Artex Model ME406 ELT 4/15/08 SJT / JPB SJH
Chapter 05-20: Page 11 Added Artex Model ME406 ELT
Chapter 06-00: Pages 5
& 6 Revised Wipaire callout to “2100A”
Chapter 08-00: All Pgs Revised Wipaire callout to “2100A”
Chapter 12-00: Page 3 Revised Fuel Capacity on Table 1.
Chapter 20-00: Page 6 Corrected torque value for Spark
Plugs: 415-425 in-lbs. was 400-
420.
Chapter 27-30: Page 4
Page 12
Page 14
Added double cotter pin to clevis
pin installation on Rudder
Clarified (g) for tab location.
Added double cotter pin to clevis
pin installation on Elevator.
Chapter 27-40: Page 2
Page 3
Page 4
Clarified A(c) for levelling aileron.
Clarified B(c) for levelling Elevators
Clarified C(c) for levelling Rudder
Chapter 28-00: Page 3
Page 4
Page 10
Revised Figure 28-00-1.
Revised Troubleshooting Chart.
Revised Fuel Check Valve
information.
Chapter 32-00: Page 3 Revised Tail Wheel “Remedy”
Chapter 32-20: Page 2 Revised Figure 32-40-1 for 2-hole
configuration shown.
Chapter 32-41: Page 2
Page 6 Revised General Information. Removed tire pressure callouts
Chapter 34-00: Page 5 Reference to 43-10 removed from
Airspeed Indicator Remedy.
Chapter 60-00: Page 2 Revised Propeller Options.
Chapter 71-00: Page 2 Added O-360-C1G Engine Option
Chapter 71-10: Page 2 Revised General Section to
remove C4P Reference.
Chapter 95-00: Page 2 Revised Wipaire callout to “2100A”
Appendix A: All Pages Added to Manual.
F All Chapters and All
Pages Revised all references to match new chapter and sub-chapter
numbering.
05/20/08 SJT SJH
Chapter 00: Page vii Revised Table of Contents.
Chapter 05-00: Page 3 Revised Note.
Chapter 08-00: Page 8
and Page 9 Added note to clarify arm measurement for floats. Revised
Table 08-00-6.
Chapter 10-00: Page 4 Revised 3.B.1.g for Propeller
cleaning.

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F Chapter 12-00: Page 4 Added Engine Controls to
Lubrication Chart.
Chapter 20-00: Page 7 Added “Inch-Pounds” to General
Torque Values Chart
Chapter 24-00: Page 8 Revised 5.B.2.b.
Chapter 27: Page i Revised Table of Contents to
match GAMA numbering
Chapter 27-20: All
Pages Created Sub-Chapter for Rudder Controls
Chapter 27-30: All
Pages Created Sub-Chapter for Elevator Controls
Chapter 27-40: All
Pages Renamed to “Horizontal Stabilizer” and restructured.
Chapter 32-60: Page 3 Added Knots information to MPH.
Chapter 34-00: Pages 6
and 7 Added Knots information to MPH.
Chapter 37-00: All
Pages Created Chapter for Vacuum System (was 71-90)
Chapter 51-00: All
Pages Revised number to match GAMA numbering.
Chapter 60-00: Page 2 Added Note regarding Sensenich
Wood Propeller Model W80CM8.
Chapter 71: Page i Revised Table of Contents to
match GAMA numbering.
Chapter 71-10: All
Pages Revised Sub-Chapter to match GAMA numbering for Engine Cowl.
(was 71-30)
Chapter 71-60: All
Pages Revised Sub-Chapter to match GAMA numbering for Air Induction.
(was 71-20)
Chapter 74-00: All
Pages Created Chapter for Ignition. (was 71-10)
Chapter 76-00: All
Pages Created Chapter for Engine Controls (was 71-70)
Chapter 79-00: All
Pages Created Chapter for Oil System (was 71-50)
Chapter 80-00: All
Pages Created Chapter for Starter (was 71-80)
Chapter 95: Revised Chapter Title to “Special
Purpose Equipment”.
Appendix A: Page 5 Revised Speed Table to begin at 0
MPH and end at 180 MPH

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G Chapter 00-00: Pages ii
and v Revision to manual. 05/25/11 SJT ECL
Chapter 04-00: Page 3 Revised Seat Cushion part
numbers to TC2450-201 and
TC2452-201.
H Chapter 00-00: Pages ii
and vi Revision to manual. 07/18/12 ECL ECL
Chapter 05-10: Page 3 Added Superior engine to
replacement and overhaul times.
Chapter 12-00: Page 3 Added Superior report to note.
Chapter 60-00: Page 1 Revised Table of Contents page
numbering.
Chapter 60-00: Page 2 Revised General section for
Superior engine.
Chapter 71-00: Page 2 Revised General section for
Superior engine.
J Chapter 00-00: All Revision to manual 11/20/12 AMS/MRG ECL
Chapter 04-00: All Page 5 Added seaplane floats.
Chapter 05-20: All Page 10 Added Taxi and checklist
item 27.
Chapter 06-00: All Page 4, 5 Added seaplane float
geometry and gross weight.
Chapter 08-00: All Page 10, 11 Added section for
seaplane weighing.
Chapter 24-00: All Revised schematics for Night VFR
changes. Updated figure numbers.
Chapter 32-61: All New section for seaplane floats
installation and removal.
Chapter 33-00: All Page 4 Added cabin lighting for
Night VFR changes.
K Chapter 00-00: Pages
i- vii Revision to manual. 06/06/13 AMS ECL
Chapter 32-42: All Page 8, Added Section D for
Setting Brake Pedal Travel.
L Chapter 00-00: All Revision to manual. 05/21/14 VCS ECL
Chapter 24-00: Page 4 Updated Figure 24-00-3 Schematic
Chapter 33-00: Page 4 Revised upper dimmer control
descriptions.
Chapter 33-00: Page 7 Added Emergency Hand Pump
Lights section.

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M Chapter 00-00: All Revision to manual. 07/01/14 VCS ECL
Chapter 71-10: Page 4 Added winterization kit installation
instructions.
N Chapter 00-00: All Revision to manual 8/21/14 MRG ECL
Chapter 71-10: Page 4 Revision to step j of section 1.2.
Q Chapter 00-00: All Revision to manual 12/29/14 CEO VCS
Chapter 71-10: Page 4 Insertion of steps f and h in section
1.2.1.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
00 Introduction
04 Airworthiness Limitations
05 Time and Scheduled Maintenance
06 Dimensions and Areas
07 Jacking and Lifting
08 Leveling and Weighing
10 Parking and Mooring
12 Servicing
20 Standard Practices
24 Electrical
25 Cabin
27 Controls
28 Fuel System
32 Landing Gear
33 Lights
34 Pitot Static
37 Vacuum System
51 Structures
57 Wings
60 Propeller
71 Powerplant
74 Ignition
76 Engine Controls
79 Oil System
80 Starter
95 Special Purpose Equipment
APPENDIX A Conversions

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00 INTRODUCTION
1 GENERAL
Cub Crafters, Inc.’s Technical Publications Department prepared this Aircraft Maintenance
Manual. It contains the information that a trained mechanic will need to maintain the CC18-180
in an airworthy condition.
The CC18-180 Aircraft Maintenance Manual was prepared using GAMA Specification #2
(Specification for Manufacturers Maintenance data), Revised September 1982 as a model.
However, this specification is intended to cover a very broad range of aircraft including very
complex ones. By comparison, the CC18-180 is a relatively simple aircraft, so the model given
in the GAMA Specification was altered for clarity, while at the same time preserving a format
that will be familiar to most modern aircraft mechanics.
This Maintenance Manual does not reflect part numbers and cannot be used for ordering
replacement parts.
The wiring schematics that have been included in the manual are for general information
purposes only. Aircraft will have optional equipment for which there will be specific drawings
that will either be included with the aircraft’s documentation on delivery or be available from Cub
Crafters, Inc.
2 LAYOUT OF THE MANUAL
This Maintenance Manual is divided into chapters. The chapter numbers follow the numbering
system given in GAMA Specification #2, although in certain instances it has been adapted for
this manual. The chapter numbers appear at the foot of each page.
Each chapter contains its own table of contents. Where the systems are complex, the table of
contents will be found in the sub chapter (as is the case in Chapter 27).

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3 WARNINGS, CAUTION AND NOTES
WARNING
AN OPERATING PROCEDURE, PRACTICE OR A CONDITION WHICH, IF
NOT CORRECTLY FOLLOWED OR REMEDIED, COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
CAUTION
An operating procedure, practice or a condition which, if not strictly
observed or corrected, could result in destruction of, or damage to
equipment.
NOTE
An operating procedure, practice or condition which is important to
emphasize.
4 REVISION SERVICE
The CC18 Maintenance Manual will be made available to aircraft owners and repair shops on a
subscription basis. Revisions will be sent to registered subscribers as they become available.
Revisions may also be obtained by submitting a request to:
Cub Crafters, Inc.
Address: 1918 S. 16th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98903
USA
Telephone: [phone]
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: www.cubcrafters.com
Email: [email protected]

CHAPTER
04-00
AIRWORTHINESS
LIMITATIONS

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04-00 AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 GENERAL..............................................................................................................................2
2 DESCRIPTION......................................................................................................................3
2.1 MAINTENANCE LIMITATIONS......................................................................................3
2.2 REPLACEMENT INTERVALS........................................................................................3
2.3 STRUCTURAL LIMIATATIONS .....................................................................................4
2.4 VORTEX GENERATORS...............................................................................................6
2.5 WIPAIRE 2100A AMPHIBIOUS and 2100S SEAPLANE FLOATS................................6

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1 GENERAL
The FAA has approved the Airworthiness Limitations Section of this manual; it specifies
inspection and maintenance required by paragraphs 43.16 and 91.403 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations, unless an alternative program has been FAA approved.
This chapter outlines replacement intervals, maintenance requirements and means of
monitoring aircraft components, systems, and structures determined to be life limited.

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2 DESCRIPTION
The following airworthiness limitations and requirements are separated into five groups as
described below.
Maintenance Limitations - Checks of components and systems that are required to be
performed during scheduled maintenance.
Replacement Limitations - List of time limits at which Cub Crafters considers that specific
components must be replaced.
Structural Limitations - Are related to fatigue life limitations as required by Federal
Aviation Regulations for certification.
Vortex Generators - This limitation is related to the number of vortex generators that may
be missing from an aircraft.
WIPAIRE 2100A Amphibious and 2100S Seaplane Floats – Restriction on propeller
used in this configuration.
2.1 MAINTENANCE LIMITATIONS
The scheduled maintenance requirements are found in Chapter 5-20 (Scheduled
Maintenance Checks).
2.2 REPLACEMENT INTERVALS
Chapter 5-10 (Time Limits and Maintenance Checks - Overhaul and Replacement
Schedule) lists replacement intervals that Cub Crafters considers essential for the safe
continued airworthiness of the aircraft.

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2.3 STRUCTURAL LIMIATATIONS
This section lists the parts whose replacement is mandatory and as such, are an
airworthiness limitation. The following parts must be replaced at the intervals specified:
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION INTERVAL
1 TC1201-001 Wing Spar Assembly Front Left 20,000 hours
2 TC1201-002 Wing Spar Assembly Front Right 20,000 hours
3 TC1202-001 Wing Spar Assembly Rear Left 20,000 hours
4 TC1202-002 Wing Spar Assembly Rear Right 20,000 hours
5 TC1901-001 Wing Strut Assembly Front, Left 20,000 hours
6 TC1901-001 Wing Strut Assembly Front, Right 20,000 hours
7 TC1902-001 Wing Strut Assembly Rear Left 20,000 hours
8 TC1902-001 Wing Strut Assembly Rear Right 20,000 hours
9 TC2800-003 Fuselage Frame- Landing Gear Lift Strut
Fitting (See FIGURE 04-00-1) 20,000 hours*
10 TC2800-003 Fuselage Frame- Forward Wing Spar
Attachment Lug (See Figure 04-00-2) 20,000 hours*
11 TC3200-001 Stabilizer Assembly Left 3,000 hours
12 TC3200-002 Stabilizer Assembly Right 3,000 hours
13 TC3101-001 Elevator Assembly Left 20,000 hours
14 TC3101-001 Elevator Assembly Right 20,000 hours
15 TC3300-001 Rudder Assembly 9,000 hours
16 TC2566-001 Vertical Stabilizer Assembly 20,000 hours
17 TC3001-001 Upper Brace Wire Assembly Left 8,000 hours
18 TC3001-002 Upper Brace Wire Assembly Right 8,000 hours
19 TC3002-001 Lower Brace Wire Assembly Left 8,000 hours
20 TC3002-002 Lower Brace Wire Assembly Right 8,000 hours
21 TC2450-201 Front Seat Bottom Cushion 5 years
22 TC2452-201 Rear Seat Bottom Cushion 5 years
* After time expiration, FAA approved Cub Crafters repair required to restore TC2800-003 to an
airworthy condition. Contact the Cub Crafters Customer Service Department for further
information.