# TCDS A00006SE: Topcub Aircraft Inc. - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: Topcub Aircraft Inc. - Revision: 8 - Revised: December 16, 2004 - Product: Aircraft, Small Airplane - Certification basis: Part 23 - Registered aircraft: 84, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs) - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/a1/0b/a10b593441fdcdb06ba7615796eed7d871b7d5eaa2d118572791b6e9386e4eab - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/37AC4BB22EB2D2B18625804B0054758C.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A00006SE ## Models (2) As the data sheet lists them. - CC18-180 - CC18-180A ## What the data sheet says From the PDF's text layer, line by line; tables lose their columns. The PDF is the record. ```text 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 ``` ## ADs (1, in force first) - [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022 ## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs) - [Cub Crafters CC18-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/cub-crafters-cc18-180): 83 aircraft (registry codes 2470003, 2470001) - [Cub Crafters CC18-180A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cub-crafters-cc18-180a): 1 aircraft (registry code 2470002) ## STCs approved under this data sheet (82, first 50) - [STC SA01233SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01233SE): Fabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assembly. ABI, LLC - [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA12428CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12428CH): Installation of the Lycoming Engines Electronic Ignition System (EIS). Lycoming Engines, An Operating Division of AVCO Corporation - [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC - [STC SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder.. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA12012AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12012AK): Installation of Sensenich Composite 2G0M8S/C82BGF Propeller. Sensenich Propeller Company - [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc. - [STC SA04046CH PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%201): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc. - [STC SA02764SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02764SE): Installation of Acme Aero Shock landing gear shock absorbers. Acme Suspensions LLC - [STC SA02765SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02765SE): Installation of Acme Stinger tailwheel landing gear shock absorber. Acme Suspensions LLC - [STC SA39CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA39CH): Installation of an Amphibian Landing Gear Position Advisory System/Laser Gear Advisory System. Wipaire Inc. - [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA04568CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04568CH): Installation of the uAvionix tailBeaconX, a tail mounted position light with integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and 1090MHz Mode-S transponder functionality. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA02576AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02576AK): Installation of Cleveland and ABI, LLC Wheel and Brake Kits. ABI LLC - [STC SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio.. Peregrine - [STC SA11137SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11137SC): Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01606CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01606CH): Installation of alternate electro-hydraulic power pack system for operation of main wheel skis.. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services - [STC SA3-180](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-180): Installation of Wipaire Skis, Inc. (Aircraft Skis) (FluiDyne) (Federal) Main Skis, Model C2200, Tail Ski, Model CTF2200 or CT3000, and Parts Kit No. W-PMA-001, issued February 26, 2001. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services - [STC SA3-423](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-423): Installation of CT-3000 tail ski on airplanes equipped with Scott 3200 or 3400 tail wheels.. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services - [STC SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc. - [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC - [STC SA01015SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01015SE): Installation of eligible Alaska Bushwheel, Inc. wheels and TSO-C62d tires. ABI LLC - [STC SA11174SC PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%201): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King) - [STC SA10822SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10822SC): Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen Avionics Inc. - [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA02542AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02542AK): Installation of Aerocet Model 2200 Twin Seaplane Floats. Mr. Joel Wattum - [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc - [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems.. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [STC SA00344BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA00744DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00744DE): Installation of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT31 Transponder and an approved position sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA00765DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00765DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA01435SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01435SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) Primary Engine Data Management System. J. P. Instruments - [STC SA02153LA-D PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA01835WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01835WI): Installation of Trig Avionics TY-96 or TY-97 VHF Communications Radio. Peregrine - [STC SA02593SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02593SE): Installation of a Hartzell Propeller Inc. Model HC-C2YR-1N/NG8301-3 Propeller. Cub Crafters, Inc - [STC SA00024NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00024NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA01933LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC - [STC SA02548SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02548SE): Installation of a Tac Rack external sensor rack. Hood Tech Corp. Vision, Inc. - [STC SA00382BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00382BO): Installation of Globalstar Antenna and Cradle provisions to support a Globalstar GPS-1700 in non-composite airplanes. Avidyne Corporation All 82: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A00006SE/stcs.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.