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

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Second, the operating weight of the aircraft and the position of the center of gravity
affect performance, stability, and control characteristics, particularly in stall and spin
recovery.
The aircraft will only attain the performance and exhibit the handling characteristics used for
certification if it is flown when the weight and the center of gravity are within the approved
range.
Prior to leaving the factory, the aircraft was weighed and the C.G. location was computed.
You will find this information in paragraph 6.4 of the Pilot's Operating Handbook and Aircraft
Flight Manual. If it should become necessary to re-weigh the aircraft, follow the procedures
given in this section.

2.2 MAINTENANCE PRACTICES FOR LANDPLANE AIRCRAFT

2.2.1 PREPARATION

a. Remove any items not listed on the Aircraft Equipment List (such as rags, charts,
tools, etc.) The Aircraft Equipment List is found in Section 6 of the Pilot's
Operating Handbook and Aircraft Flight Manual
b. Clean the aircraft to remove excess dirt and grease.
c. Remove the fuel from the aircraft. This may be accomplished by opening the fuel
drains until all remaining fuel is drained.
d. Check that the oil is full (8 quarts on the dip stick).
e. Position the pilot's seat in the mid position.
f. Zero the scales or record the tare, as appropriate.
2.2.2 WEIGHING THE AIRCRAFT
a. Place the aircraft on calibrated scales. The range of the scales should be 1000
lb. for each main wheel and 250 lb. for the tail wheel.
b. Level the aircraft (Refer to Section 08-00 11.1).
c. Record the weight of the main wheels and the tail wheel in Figure 08-00-5.
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CUB CRAFTERS, INC.
CC18-180 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Manual number TC10000AMM
Date: 6/30/14