Aircraft And Systems; Aircraft System And Description; Introduction; Airframe - Cub Crafters CC18-180 Pilot Operating Handbook

CUB CRAFTERS
CC18-180
7

AIRCRAFT SYSTEM AND DESCRIPTION

7.1

INTRODUCTION

This section gives a description of the CC18-180 and the
operation of its systems and standard equipment. For
information and operation of optional equipment, please
refer to Section 9.
7.2

AIRFRAME

The structure of the fuselage consists of a truss made of
high strength steel tubing. The members are joined
together using inert gas fusion welding. The steel
structure is powder coated to protect it from corrosion.
The wing is made up of a framework of stamped
aluminum ribs mounted onto extruded wing spars.
Tubular drag and compression struts and high strength
stainless steel drag wires make up the rest of the
structure. The leading edges are covered with aluminum
sheet. The wing tip is made from ash and is fairly flexible,
enabling it to withstand some abuse.
The wings attach onto the fuselage with hinge fittings and
are supported by two lift struts. The rigging of the wings is
accomplished by adjusting the forks that join the lift struts
to the fuselage.
The fin, rudder, stabilizers, and elevators are all
constructed of tubular steel with steel channel ribs.
Stainless steel tie rods and fittings brace the stabilizers to
the fins and fuselage. The tail brace wires should not be
used for lifting or handling the aircraft on the ground.
Issued: 05/31/05
Date of Revision: 06/20/14

AIRCRAFT AND SYSTEMS

REPORT TC10000AFM
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