# TCDS A00003AK: Super 18 LLC

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Super 18 LLC
- Revision: 0
- Revised: July 29, 2009
- Product: Aircraft, Small Airplane
- Certification basis: Part 23
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/b0/d9/b0d96521d425088a6e26c3872e4bae01c728f272fec2bd7f2c853ad70600d86f
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7150629161BF44A2862576730074B315.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A00003AK

## Models (1)

As the data sheet lists them.

- Super 18

## What the data sheet says

From the PDF's text layer, line by line; tables lose their columns. The PDF is the record.

```text
Rev. IR 7-6-09 
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 
 
AIRCRAFT TYPE CERTIFICATE NO. A00003AK 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Type Certificate Holder                                              Super 18 LLC 
48473 262 St. 
Valley Springs, SD 57068 
 
I. - Model S18-180, 2 PCLM (Normal Category), Approved July 29, 2009. 
 
Engine     Lycoming 0-360-C4P 
 
Fuel     100 (green) or 100LL (blue) aviation gasoline. 
 
Engine Limits   All operations, 2700 r.p.m.  (180 hp.) 
    See Engine Type Certificate Da ta Sheet E-286 for additional limitations 
 
Airspeed Limits   Maneuvering 117 mph (102 knots) 
Maximum Structural Cruise 121 mph (105 knots) 
      (CAS)        Never exceed 148 mph (129 knots) 
Flaps extended 89 mph (77 knots) 
 
C. G. Range    At 1300 lb fwd limit is 10.5 inches 
    From 1300 lb at 10.5 linear vari ation to 2270 lb at 15inches for fwd limit 
    From 2270 lb at 15 inches to 2270 lb at 16.5 inches 
From 2270 lb at 16.5 inches to 2000 lb at 20 inches 
    From 2000 lb to 1300 lb aft limit is 20 inches.   
 
 
 
Maximum Weight   Takeoff: 2270 lb 
    Landing: 2200 lb 
 
Number of Seats    2 at (+11) and (+37) 
A00003AK 
Super 18 
S18-180 
July 29, 2009 
Rev. Original

Rev. IR 7-29-09 
2
 
Standard Baggage    180 lb. at (+57)  
 
Extended Baggage   20 lb.  at (+88)  
 
Under rear seat baggage  50 lb. at (+37) 
 
 
Fuel Capacity - Total  46 gallons at (2 wing tanks at +21) 
    ( 3 9  G a l .  U s e a b l e )  
 
Oil Capacity    8 quarts at (-36) 
 
Serial Numbers Eligible NONE 
 
Required Equipment In addition to the pertinent required ba sic equipment specified in FAR 23, the 
following items of equipment must be onboard: 
 
The latest FAA approved copy of revision of “Airplane Flight Manual for the 
Super 18-180.”   In addition, a current weight and balance report including any 
additional equipment must be onboard the aircraft. 
 
Specifications Pertinent to All Models 
 
Datum     Wing leading edge 
 
Leveling Means    Right door sill, IAW Super 18 Maintenance Manual  
 
Control Surface Movements   Stabilizer 2½° ± ½° Up 4° ± ½° Down 
Elevator 30° ± 2° Up 15° ± 2° Down 
Aileron 18° ± 2° Up 18° ± 2° Down 
Rudder 30° ± 2° Left 30° ± 2°  
Flap 0° Up 50° ± 2° Down 
 
Certification Basis  Part 23 of the Federal Aviation Regul ations (FAR) effective December 18, 
1964, as amended by 23-1 through 23-55.  FAR 36 -28 
 
Equivalent Level of Safety  
(ELOS) findings: Emergency exit require ments of FAR 23.807 in accordance with ELOS No. 
ACE-07-02 as detailed in FAA memo dated April 10, 2007 
 
Federal Regulation Exemption: Dynamic seat test requi rements of FAR 23.562, in accordance with Summary 
Notice No. PE-2004-53 dated July 2, 2004. 
 
Production Basis     T C  O n l y  
 
Equipment  A plus (+) or minus (-) preceding the we ight of an item indicates net weight 
change when that Item is installed. 
 
Propeller and Propeller Accessories 
1.  With Lycoming O-360 engine only    
 
A. McCauley Model 1A200/FA - 82' dia. pitch 40-44 inches.    +0 lb (-58) 
 
 
Engine and Engine Accessories – Intake and Oil Systems 
 
1.  Oil Cooler - Niagra Model 20004H (t en element)       +0 lb.  (-10) 
 
2.  Air filter – Fram CA3416, NAPA 6225, or WIX 46225

Rev. IR 7-29-09 
3
 
Landing Gear 
 
1. Two main wheel-brake assemblies 
(a) Brakes:  Cleveland Model 30-52N        +0 lb   (+ 3.125) 
 (b)Wheels:  Cleveland Model 40-75T       +0 lb (+ 3.125) 
 
 
2. Two main wheel tires (with regular tubes when requi red) (for pressure requirements, see the Maintenance 
Manual) 
 
(a) 8.50x6, Type III, 4 ply rating       +0 lb.     (+3.125) 
(b) 26.00x6, Goodyear, 6 ply rating      +22 lb  (+3.125)  
(c)  26.00x6,  26126.R Alaskan Bushwheel     +30 lb   (+3.125) 
(d) 29.00x6 29136.R Alaskan Bushwheel     +36 lb (+3.125) 
(e) 31.00x6 31136.R Alaskan Bushwheel     +42 lb   (+3.125) 
   
3.  Tail Wheel Assembly 
 
(a) Scott Model 3200 per Super 18 Dwg. No. DC3200S      +0 lb.  (+200)  
(b) Alaskan Bushwheel ABI-3200A       +0 lb  (+200)  
(i). 280 X 2.5 X 4 tailwheel tire       +0 lb (+207) 
(c) Alaskan Bushwheel ABI-3200B (“baby bushwheel, ” incl. tires)    +4 lb (+200) 
 
 
Electrical Equipment 
 
1.  Battery – Hawker  SBSJ16       +0 lb.  (-20.5) 
 
2.  Landing lights in wing leading edge       +0 lb.  (+5) 
Bulb # GE-H7604 Installation per DCA Dwg. 13396 
 
Interior Equipment 
 
1. Current FAA Approved Ai rplane Flight Manual. 
 (Document S18-AFM-01, Rev IR 7/7/2009) 
2. H3R Aviation model RT A400 Fire extinguisher.     +0 lb (+30)  
 
Miscellaneous (Not listed above)  
 
NOTE 1   The following placards must be displayed: 
(a) On the Instrument Panel, in full view of the pilot: 
(1) "This aircraft must be operated as a normal category aircraft in compliance with the 
operating limitations stated in the form of placards, markings, and manuals.  No 
acrobatic maneuvers (including spins) are approved.  This aircraft is approved for 
V.F.R. day / night operations only.  Flight into known icing is prohibited.” 
(2) "No Smoking." 
(3) “Maneuvering Speed 117 CAS” 
(4)  (applicable registration number placard) 
 (c) On interior face of Baggage Compartment Door: 
(1) "Forward Cargo Compartment - Max Capacity 180 lbs. – Cargo Tie Down Rated 50 
 lbs each”  
(2) "Extended Cargo Compartment - Max Capacity 20 lbs. – Distribute Load Evenly” 
(d) On the Instrument Panel: 
(1) “Maximum Fuel Imbalance – 10 Gallons difference between tanks” 
(2) 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Nxxxxx 
FOR N 30 60 E 120 150 
STEER       
FOR S 210 240 W 300 330 
STEER       
Month, Day, Year Airpath

Rev. IR 7-29-09 
4
 
(e) At Fuel Selector: 
(1) “FUEL 
LEFT – Usable Fuel 19.5 Gal Level Flight Only 
RIGHT – Usable Fuel 19.5 Gal Level Flight Only 
BOTH – Usable Fuel 39 US Gal      OFF – Full Clockwise to Stop” 
  (f) On left panel, under sliding windows: 
(1) “EMERGENCY EXIT – PUSH WINDOWS OUT” 
(g) On outside of sliding glass window: 
(1) “EMERGENCY EXIT – PULL WINDOWS OUT” 
(h) Flaps placard, on or next to flap handle: 
(1) “FLAPS 
89 mph MAX CAS 
  (i) Next to sight gauges: 
(1) “FUEL CAPACITY – 19.5 US GALLONS USABLE” 
(j) On front floorboard: 
(1) “PARKING BRAKE 
To set, press both brake pedals and move both parking brake levers up. 
To release, slowly lower levers to stop.” 
  (k) On door , inside and outside near handle: 
(1) “TO OPEN ROTATE HANDLE”  
(l)  On wing, next to tank filler: 
(1) “100 OR 100LL 
Avgas 19.5 US Gal Useable” 
  (m) On top inboard end of all lift struts: 
(1) “NO STEP” 
 (n) Inside under-seat storage compartment: 
(1) “MAXIMUM CAPACITY – 50 LBS”  
(o) On cross bar behind passenger seat: 
(1) “SEAT BAR MUST BE SECURED BEFORE FLIGHT” 
(p) On top center of instrument panel: 
(1) “This aircraft is equipped with HIGH PRESSURE BRAKES 
Aggressive braking action COULD result in aircraft damage” 
  (q) Next to engine exhaust tailpipe: 
(1) “FOR ELECTRICAL GROUND ATTACH TO EXHAUST TAILPIPE” 
(r) Upper storage accessory compartment door: 
(1) “ELT LOCATED INSIDE” 
(s) Near each fuel drain: 
(1) “FUEL DRAIN” 
(t) Near stall warning inlet: 
(1) “STALL WARNING – KEEP CLEAR” 
(u) next to fuel sight gauges: 
 (1) “FUEL CAPACITY 19.5 US GALLONS USABLE” 
(v) On inside of right engine cowl: 
 (1) 
OIL 
Capacity 8 Quarts 
Approved Types 
Average Ambient 
Temperature 
J-1966 Mineral 
SAE Grades 
J-1899 Ashless 
Dispersant 
SAE Grades 
All Temperatures - 15W-50 or 20W-50 
Above 80°F 60 60 
Above 60°F 50 40 or 50 
30°F to 90°F 40 40 
0°F to 70°F 30 30, 40, or 20W-40 
Below 10°F 20 30 or 20W-30 
 
NOTE 2  Airworthiness limitations:  Airframe lim ited to 300 hours pending fatigue testing. 
 
.....END......
```

## ADs

None name its models.

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