Longitudinal Leveling; Lateral Leveling; Weighing; General - Cub Crafters CC18-180 Maintenance Manual

1.2.2 LONGITUDINAL LEVELING

Place a spirit level on the lower longeron between the landing gear tubes as
shown in Figure 08-00-4. Lower or raise the tail until the aircraft is level. This
may be accomplished by letting air out of the front tires.
Leveling Aircraft with Wipaire 2100A Amphibious Floats Longitudinally
1.2.3

LATERAL LEVELING

a. Place a level on the upper forward cross tube located in the cabin just behind the
windshield, or between the two landing gear attach points as shown in.
b. Level by adjusting the jacks or letting the air out of the tires, as appropriate.
Lateral leveling may be half a bubble off center as marked by the spirit level.

2 WEIGHING

2.1 GENERAL

This section describes the methods for determining the empty weight of the aircraft and the
position of its center of gravity relative to the datum.
Weight and balance limits are placed on aircraft for two reasons:

First, the structure was designed to carry a certain weight;
Manual number TC10000AMM
Date: 6/30/14
CUB CRAFTERS, INC.
CC18-180 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
FIGURE 08-00-4
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