# TCDS A00055SE: Cub Crafters Inc.

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Cub Crafters Inc.
- Revision: 0
- Revised: March 22, 2018
- Product: Aircraft, Small Airplane
- Certification basis: Part 23
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/7a/d7/7ad75bc2e7e7765d218bc27bed8e7c6d3ffed6a2e8a11857a539ffcba8dcf3ea
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7DB45106A77B27F58625833500705CFF.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A00055SE

## Models (1)

As the data sheet lists them.

- EL-1

## What the data sheet says

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

```text
Page No. 1 2 3 
Rev. No.    
 
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 
A00055SE 
Initial Release 
CUB CRAFTERS 
EL-1,  
Original Issue Date: 
 March 22, 2018 
 
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET A00055SE 
 
This data sheet, which is part of Type Certificate No. A00055SE, 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:  Cub Crafters, Inc. 
    1918 South 16th Ave. 
    Yakima, WA 98903 
 
I - Model EL-1 (Normal Category), Approved March 22, 2018 
 
Engine: Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming Engines, an Operating Division of AVCO 
Corporation 
 Number of Engines: One (1) 
 Engine TC Number: E-14EA 
 Engine Model Designation: TIO-540-W2A 
 
Fuel: 100 (green) or 100LL (blue) grade aviation fuel. 
 
Engine Limits: Maximum takeoff power: 350 horsepower at 2600 RPM 
 Maximum continuous power: 350 horsepower at 2600 RPM 
 See Engine Type Certificate Data Sheet E-14EA for additional limitations. 
 
Propeller: Propeller Manufacturer: Hartzell Propeller, Inc. 
 Number of Propellers: One (1) Three (3) blades 
 Propeller TC Number: P-25EA 
 Propeller Model Designation: Hub HC-C3YR-1RF, Blade F8468A-6R   
 Diameter Limits: 80 inches. No diameter reduction allowed 
 High Pitch angle: 34.0º ±1º at station 30” 
 Low Pitch Angle: 12.4º±1º at station 30” 
 See Propeller Type Certificate Data Sheet P-25EA for additional limitations. 
 
Airspeed Limits VO (4,140 lbs) 123 KCAS 
 VFE (36º) 85   KCAS 
 VNO 123 KCAS 
 VNE 155 KCAS 
 
Center of Gravity Normal Category  
(C.G.) Range Aft Limits: 126” aft of datum (at all weights) 
    
 Forward Limits: 117.9” aft of datum at 4,140 lbs. 
  112.0” aft of datum at 3,350 lbs. or less  
 Straight line variation between points. 
 
Datum: Datum is 105.8” forward of the wing leading edge. 
 
Levelling means: seat tracks in cabin section 
 
Maximum Weights: Maximum Ramp: 4,140 lbs.

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 Maximum Takeoff: 4,140 lbs. 
 Maximum Landing: 4,140 lbs. 
 
Minimum Crew: One (1) Pilot 
 
Number of Seats: Two (2) seats total located at station 105.0 
 
Maximum Compartment As defined in the latest approved revision of the EL-1 “Pilot’s Operating Handbook and  
Weights: FAA Approved Flight Manual”. 
 
Fuel Capacity: 105 gallons at station 135.0 (2 wing tanks)  
 
Oil Capacity: 12 quart total 
 See Lycoming Service Instruction 1014 for approved oil . 
 
Maximum Operating  14,000 feet 
Altitude 
 
Control Surface Wing flaps: 0º, 15º, 30º, 36º ± 1.0º 
Movements: Ailerons: Up: 20º ± 1.0º  Down 18º ± 1.0º 
 Elevator: Up 26º ± 1.0º  Down 19º ± 1.0º 
 Elevator Trim: Up 14.0º ± 1.0º Down 29.0º ± 1.0º 
 Rudder Left 26.0º ± 1.0º Right 26º ± 1.0º 
 See the latest FAA approved revision of the EL-1 “Airplane Maintenance Manual, or other FAA 
approved data, for control system rigging instructions and setting flaps up (0º) configuration. 
 
Manufacturer’s The information contained herein is applicable to Serial Number E1. 
Serial Numbers: 
 
Certification Basis: Part 23 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) effective December 18, 1964, as amended by 
23-1 through 23-62.  FAR 36 as amended on the date of certification.  
 
Equivalent Level of 
Safety Finding  Correction to errors in Amendment 23-62 in accordance with ELOS No TC6535NY-A-PSPM. 
 
TC Number: A00055SE 
 TC Issuance Date: March 22, 2018 
 TC Application Date: August 28, 2017 
 
Operational Limitations: Day Visual Flight Rules (VFR) 
 
Airframe Life Limits: 5,000 hours provided there are no changes to engine type or power or increase in gross weight, in 
which case compliance with 14 CFR§23.2240, amendment 64 or later amendment will be 
required. 
 
Production Basis: None. 
 
Equipment: The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness regulations (see 
Certification Basis) must be installed in the aircraft for airworthiness certification.  
 
Additional Equipment The latest FAA Approved/ Revision of “EL-1 Pilot’s Operating Handbook and FAA Approved 
Necessary for Type Flight Manual”. 
Certification:  
 
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 “EL-1 Pilot’s Operating 
Handbook and FAA Approved Flight Manual,” are required.

Page 3 of 3 A00055SE 
 
NOTE 3 The airplane must be subsequently maintained in accordance with the Instructions for Continued 
Airworthiness, and Airworthiness Limitations section, as contained in the latest FAA approved 
data. 
 
END
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