Leveling; Maintenance Practices For Landplane Aircraft; Preparation; Longitudinal Leveling - Cub Crafters CC18-180 Maintenance Manual

1 LEVELING

1.1 MAINTENANCE PRACTICES FOR LANDPLANE AIRCRAFT

1.1.1 PREPARATION

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.

1.1.2 LONGITUDINAL LEVELING

a. Place a spirit level on the lower longeron between the landing gear tubes as
shown in Figure 08-00-1. Lower or raise the tail until the aircraft is level. If
necessary, this may be accomplished by letting air out of the tires.
Figure 08-00-1 - Leveling the Aircraft Longitudinally
1.1.3

LATERAL LEVELING

a.
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CC18-180 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Place a level on the upper forward cross tube located in the cabin just
behind the windshield, or between the two forward landing gear
attachment bolts as shown in Figure 08-00-2. Lateral leveling may be half
a bubble off center.
Manual number TC10000AMM
Date: 6/30/14