Cub Crafters CARBON CUB SS CC11-160 Maintenance Manual page 291

6.3.22 LEVELING
GENERAL
(1)
Have a set of calibrated weighing scales available. The range should be 1000 lbs for
each main and 250 lbs for the tail. Zero the scales or record the tare, as appropriate
PREPARATION
(2)
(a) Place the aircraft in a hangar with the doors closed where the wind will not
affect the aircraft.
(b) Place the aircraft approximately in a flight level attitude by supporting the tail
wheel on a bench.
LONGITUDINAL LEVELING
(3)
Place a spirit level on the open door edge as shown in Figure 6.3.22.1. Lower or
raise the tail until the aircraft is level. If necessary, this may be accomplished by
letting air out of the tires.
Figure 6.3.22.1: Leveling the Aircraft Longitudinally
Manual number SSC10000AMM
Date: 04/24/2009
CUB CRAFTERS, INC.
CC11-160 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
6.3.22
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