Cub Crafters CC18-180 Maintenance Manual page 192

1. GENERAL
The landing gear on the CC18-180 is not retractable and has a tail wheel. The main landing
gear has bungee type shock absorbers with a hydraulic dampener. Both main wheels are fitted
with hydraulically operated disc brakes, actuated by pressing heel brakes at each crew position.
The tail wheel has leaf springs, is steerable, and has the ability to caster through 360º.
The CC18-180 may be fitted with Wipaire 2100A Amphibious Floats. The landing gear is
hydraulically operated and consists of four wheels. The rear wheels are fitted with hydraulically
operated disc brakes, actuated by pressing heel brakes at each crew position. The front wheels
are steerable, and have the ability to caster through 360°. For all troubleshooting issues
concerning the Wipaire 2100A Amphibious Floats refer to the latest revision of Wipline Model
2100/2350 Float Service Manual.
2. TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Landing Gear Sags
Shocks Bottom on Landing
Tail Wheel Does Not
Respond To Rudder Pedal
Tail Wheel Shimmies
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CUB CRAFTERS, INC.
CC18-180 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PROBABLE CAUSE
Bungees Are No Longer
Strong Enough To Return
The Landing Gear To Its
Stops
Inspect For Weak Bungee
Cords
Broken Steering chains,
Links or Springs
Broken Rudder Control
Cables
Steering Springs Have
Weakened
Tire Worn
Spring/Chain Tension
Tail Wheel Assembly Has
Play or Is Loose
Tail Wheel Assembled
Incorrectly
REMEDY
Replace Bungee Cords
Replace Bungee Cords
Replace Defective Steering
Chain, Link, or Spring
Replace Broken Rudder
Control Cables
Replace Weakened
Steering Springs
Replace Tire
Springs Should Neither Be
Slack or In Tension When
Wheel is Centered
Ensure the Tail wheel is
Assembly is Properly
Secured to the Fuselage
Remove Tail Wheel
Assembly, Dismantle,
Clean, and Reassemble
Manual number TC10000AMM
Date: 4/17/08