- Holder
- Topcub Aircraft Inc.
- Revision
- 8
- Revised
- December 16, 2004
- Status
- Current
- Product
- Aircraft · Small Airplane
- Certification basis
- Part 23
- Models
- 2
- Registered
- 84 aircraft
The release keeps the latest revision of each data sheet. Model names are as the data sheet lists them.
On this page
Models · 2
| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| CC18-180 | Formerly Cub Crafters, Inc. | |
| CC18-180A | Formerly Cub Crafters, Inc. |
Airworthiness directives · 1
ADs whose products are models on this data sheet, matched by model and maker.
Registered aircraft
Registry models that point at this data sheet, with their registered aircraft.
STCs approved under this data sheet · 82
STC SA01233SEFabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assemblySTC SA02571SEInstallation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).STC SA01800SEFabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.
See all 82 STCsWhat the data sheet says
From the PDF’s text layer, line by line: tables lose their columns. The PDF is the record.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
A00006SE
Revision 8
(August 13, 2015)
TOPCUB
AIRCRAFT, INC.
CC18-180
CC18-180A
Original Issue Date:
December 16, 2004
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET A00006SE
This data sheet, which is part of Type Certificate No. A00006SE, prescribes conditions and limitations under which the product
for which the type certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
Type Certificate Holder: Topcub Aircraft, Inc.
1300 SW Fifth Ave
Suite 2400
Portland, OR 97201
Type Certificate transferred to Topcub Aircraft, Inc. on August 13, 2015
I - Model CC18-180 (Normal Category), Approved December 16, 2004
Engine: 1 Lycoming Engine Model O-360-C4P or 1 Lycoming Engine Model O-360-C1G, Engine Type
Certificate E-286, or 1 Superior Air Parts Engine Model O-360-A3A2 Type Certificate E00001SC.
Fuel: 100 (green) or 100LL (blue) grade aviation fuel.
Engine Limits: Maximum takeoff power and maximum continuous power = 180 horsepower at 2700 rpm.
See Engine Type Certificate Data Sheet E-286 for additional limitations for Lycoming engines and
Type Certificate Data Sheet E00001SC for Superior Engine.
Propeller: With Lycoming Engine Models O-360-C4P or O-360-C1G:
1 Sensenich Propeller Manufacturing Company Model 76EM8, Propeller Type Certificate P4EA.
Operation between 2150 and 2350 RPM restricted to transient operation only with O-360-C1G.
Or
1 Sensenich Wood Propeller Company Model W80CM8, Propeller Type Certificate P27NE.
Or
1 McCauley Propeller Systems Model 1A200/FA, Propeller Type Certificate P-874.
With Superior Air Parts Engine Model 0-360-A3A2:
1 Sensenich Propeller Manufacturing Company Model 76EM8, Propeller Type Certificate P4EA.
Operation between 2150 and 2350 RPM restricted to transient operation only.
Propeller Limits: Sensenich Propeller Manufacturing Company Model 76EM8
Minimum diameter = 76 inches
Maximum diameter = 76 inches
Pitch = 52 to 56 inches
Sensenich Wood Propeller Company Model W80CM8
Minimum diameter = 80 inches
Maximum diameter = 80 inches
Pitch = 45 to 47 inches
McCauley Propeller Systems Model 1A200/FA
Minimum diameter = 78.8 inches
Maximum diameter = 82 inches
Pitch = 40 to 44 inches
Page No. 1 2 3 4 5
Rev. No. 8 7 7 7 7
A00006SE Page 2 of 5
Airspeed Limits: VO (2300 lbs) 102 mph IAS
VO (1300 lbs) 76 mph IAS
VFE (Fully extended) 89 mph IAS
VFE (22° at first notch) 98 mph IAS
VNO 133 mph IAS
VNE 152 mph IAS
Maximum speed for landing gear operation or extended when
equipped with Wipaire 2100A amphibious floats, VLO = 133 mph IAS.
C.G. Range: Straight line variation between points.
Aft Limits 81 inches aft of datum from 1300 lbs to 2300 lbs.
Forward Limits 70.5 inches aft of datum from 1300 lbs to 1600 lbs then to 79.1
inches aft of datum at 2300 lbs.
When equipped with Wipaire 2100A amphibious and 2100S seaplane floats:
Straight line variation between points.
Aft Limits 79 inches aft of datum from 1300 to 2300 lbs.
Forward Limits 70.5 inches aft of datum from 1300 lbs to 1600 lbs then to 75
inches aft of datum at 2300 lbs.
Datum: 60 inches forward of wing leading edge.
Leveling Means: Refer to latest FAA approved revision of the Maintenance Manual, Document TC10000AMM.
Weight limits: Maximum ramp and takeoff = 2300 lbs.
Maximum landing weight = 2300 lbs.
Minimum operating weight = 1300 lbs.
Minimum Crew: 1 Pilot.
No. of Seats: 2 seats total: 1 located at 71 inches aft of datum.
1 located at 97 inches aft of datum.
Maximum Baggage: Under passenger seat storage 5 lbs.
Forward cargo compartment (behind passenger) 180 lbs.
Extended cargo compartment 20 lbs.
Storage/accessory compartment 5 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 50 gallons total; 44 gallons useable.
(Two 25 gallon tanks in wings at 84 inches aft of datum).
Oil Type and Capacity: 8 qts. See Engine Type Certificate Data Sheet E-286 for Lycoming Engine Models O-360-C4P
and O-360-C1G, and Engine Type Certificate Data Sheet E00001SC for Superior Air Parts Engine
O-360-A3A2.
Maximum Operating
Altitude: 14,000 feet without FAA approved oxygen system installed.
14,600 feet with FAA approved oxygen system installed.
Control Surface
Movements: Wing flaps: 0° ±2° Take off 22° ±2° Landing 50° ±2°
Ailerons: Up 18° ±2° Down 18° ±2°
Elevator: Up 25° ±2° Down 15° ±2°
Stabilizer: Up 2.5° ±0.5° Down 4° ±0.5°
Rudder: Right 25° ±2° Left 25° ±2°
Additional Limitations: Airframe life limits: Refer to latest FAA approved revision of the
Maintenance Manual, Document TC10000AMM.
Page No. 1 2 3 4 5
Rev. No. 8 7 7 7 7
Page 3 of 5 A00006SE
Kinds of operations: Day, Night, Visual Flight Rules (VFR). (see Note 4 for night operations eligibility)
Required Maintenance: The airplane must be maintained in accordance with the instructions for continued airworthiness
contained in the latest FAA approved revision of the Maintenance Manual,
Document TC10000AMM.
Required Equipment: The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations (see
Certification Basis) must be installed in the aircraft for airworthiness certification.
In addition to the above required equipment, the following equipment is also required:
The latest FAA Approved/Accepted Revision of “CC18-180 Pilots Operating Handbook and FAA
Approved Airplane Flight Manual,” Document No. TC10000AFM.
Design Data: The airplane shall be manufactured in accordance with the latest FAA approved revision of
“Master Document List”, Document No. TC10000MDL, or other FAA approved data.
Serial Numbers Eligible: CC18-0002 and on
Certification Basis: Part 23 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) effective December 18, 1964, as amended by
23-1 through 23-55. FAR 36 as amended on the date of certification. Application for type
certificate, dated August 28, 2002.
Equivalent Level of
Safety (ELOS) Findings: Emergency exit requirements of FAR 23.807 in accordance with ELOS No. ACE-02-11 as detailed
in FAA memo dated October 17, 2002 (FAA memo reference no. 190S-02-625).
Production Basis: Production Certificate 722NM.
NOTE 1: A current weight and balance report with a list of equipment included in the certificated empty weight
must be provided for each aircraft at the time of original airworthiness certification.
NOTE 2: The placards specified in the latest FAA Approved/Accepted Revision of “CC18-180 Pilots Operating
Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual,” Document No. TC10000AFM, must be displayed.
NOTE 3: Airplanes are eligible for installation of Wipaire 2100A amphibious and 2100S straight floats when
structural modifications and installation are accomplished in accordance with the latest FAA approved
revision of Drawing No. TC10000. Installation requires approved flight manual supplement pages.
NOTE 4: Airplanes serial number 0056 and on are eligible for Day, Night, Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
Airplanes serial numbers 0002 to 0055 are eligible for Day, Night, Visual Flight Rules (VFR)
when modified with latest FAA approved revision of Cub Crafters Service Letter SL0002.
II - Model CC18-180A (Normal Category), Approved July 1, 2005
Engine: 1 Lycoming Engine Model O-360-C4P or O-360-C1G, Engine Type Certificate E-286.
Fuel: 100 (green) or 100LL (blue) grade aviation fuel.
Engine Limits: Maximum takeoff power and maximum continuous power = 180 horsepower at 2700 rpm.
See Engine Type Certificate Data Sheet E-286 for additional limitations.
Propeller: 1 Sensenich Propeller Manufacturing Company Model 76EM8, Propeller Type Certificate P4EA.
Operation between 2150 and 2350 RPM restricted to transient operation only with O-360-C1G.
Or
1 Sensenich Wood Propeller Company Model W80CM8, Propeller Type Certificate P27NE
Or
1 McCauley Propeller Systems Model 1A200/FA, Propeller Type Certificate P-874
Propeller Limits: Sensenich Propeller Manufacturing Company Model 76EM8
Minimum diameter = 76 inches
Maximum diameter = 76 inches
Pitch = 52 to 56 inches
Page No. 1 2 3 4 5
Rev. No. 8 7 7 7 7
A00006SE Page 4 of 5
Sensenich Wood Propeller Company Model W80CM8
Minimum diameter = 80 inches
Maximum diameter = 80 inches
Pitch = 45 to 47 inches
McCauley Propeller Systems Model 1A200/FA
Minimum diameter = 78.8 inches
Maximum diameter = 82 inches
Pitch = 40 to 44 inches
Airspeed Limits: VO (2300 lbs) 102 mph IAS
VO (1300 lbs) 76 mph IAS
VFE (Fully extended) 89 mph IAS
VFE (22° at first notch) 98 mph IAS
VNO 133 mph IAS
VNE 152 mph IAS
C.G. Range: Straight line variation between points.
Aft Limits 81 inches aft of datum from 1300 lbs to 2300 lbs.
Forward Limits 70.5 inches aft of datum from 1300 lbs to 1600 lbs then to 79.1
inches aft of datum at 2300 lbs.
Datum: 60 inches forward of wing leading edge.
Leveling Means: Refer to latest FAA approved revision of the Maintenance Manual, Document TC10000AMM.
Weight limits: Maximum ramp and takeoff = 2300 lbs.
Maximum landing weight = 2300 lbs.
Minimum operating weight = 1300 lbs.
Minimum Crew: 1 Pilot.
No. of Seats: 2 seats total: 1 located at 71 inches aft of datum.
1 located at 97 inches aft of datum.
Maximum Baggage: Under passenger seat storage 5 lbs.
Forward cargo compartment (behind passenger) 180 lbs.
Extended cargo compartment 20 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 46 gallons total; 40 gallons useable.
(Two 23 gallon tanks in wings at 84 inches aft of datum).
Oil Type and Capacity: 8 qts. See Engine Type Certificate Data Sheet E-286.
Maximum Operating
Altitude: 14,000 feet without FAA approved oxygen system installed.
14,600 feet with FAA approved oxygen system installed.
Control Surface
Movements: Wing flaps: 0° ±2° Take off 22° ±2° Landing 50° ±2°
Ailerons: Up 18° ±2° Down 18° ±2°
Elevator: Up 25° ±2° Down 15° ±2°
Stabilizer: Up 2.5° ±0.5° Down 4° ±0.5°
Rudder: Right 25° ±2° Left 25° ±2°
Additional Limitations: Airframe life limits: Refer to latest FAA approved revision of the Maintenance Manual,
Document TC100000AMM.
Kinds of operations: Day, Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
Page No. 1 2 3 4 5
Rev. No. 8 7 7 7 7
Page 5 of 5 A00006SE
Required Maintenance: The airplane must be maintained in accordance with the instructions for continued airworthiness
contained in the latest FAA approved revision of the Maintenance Manual,
Document TC10000AMM.
Required Equipment: The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations (see
Certification Basis) must be installed in the aircraft for airworthiness certification.
In addition to the above required equipment, the following equipment is also required:
The latest FAA Approved/Accepted Revision of “CC18-180A Pilots Operating Handbook and
FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual,” Document No. CC18-180A-AFM.
Design Data: The airplane shall be manufactured in accordance with the latest FAA approved revision of
“Master Document List”, Document No. TC10000AMDL, or other FAA approved data.
Serial Numbers Eligible: CC18-0001 only.
Certification Basis: Part 23 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) effective December 18, 1964, as amended by
23-1 through 23-55. FAR 36 as amended on the date of certification. Application for type
certificate, dated August 28, 2002.
Equivalent Level of
Safety (ELOS) Findings: Emergency exit requirements of FAR 23.807 in accordance with ELOS No. ACE-02-11 as detailed
in FAA memo dated October 17, 2002 (FAA memo reference no. 190S-02-625).
Production Basis: None.
NOTE 1: A current weight and balance report with a list of equipment included in the certificated empty weight
must be provided for each aircraft at the time of original airworthiness certification.
NOTE 2: The placards specified in the latest FAA Approved/Accepted Revision of “CC18-180A Pilots Operating
Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual,” Document No. CC18-180A-AFM, must be
displayed.
.....END.....
Page No. 1 2 3 4 5
Rev. No. 8 7 7 7 7