CubCrafters Carbon Cub SS

CubCrafters Carbon Cub SS
CubCrafters Carbon Cub SS
An early S3 Carbon Cub on tundra tires
Role Light-sport aircraft
National origin United States of America
Manufacturer CubCrafters
Introduction 2007 Alaska State Aviation Trade Show and Conference
Unit cost $185,000 in 2010
Developed from CubCrafters CC11-100 Sport Cub S2, Piper Cub.

The CubCrafters CC11-160 Carbon Cub SS is an ATSM certified light-sport aircraft based on the Piper Cub. It is modernized, with light-weight carbon fiber components and a 180 hp engine.

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Development

The Carbon Cub SS was originally named the "CubCrafters Super Sport Cub".[1] In order to maintain certification under American Light Sport Aircraft limitations the maximum takeoff power is limited to five minutes.

Design

The Carbon Cub SS uses a carbon fiber spinner and air-induction scoop. The Carbon Cub weighs 250 lbs less than a Piper Super Cub.[2] The carbon cowling weighs six pounds. [3] The fuselage is welded 4130 tube steel with fabric covering. The wings are fitted with vortex generators for low-speed flight control. Some models use a partial color on silver base coat paint job that weighs 7 lbs less than an all-color paint job.

The CC340 engine is a Lycoming O-360 based engine developed with Eci using dual electronic ignition and Eci O-320 cylinders.[3] The engine is rated at 5 gallons per hour at the 80 hp cruise setting.

Variants

Specifications (Carbon Cub SS)

Data from Flying

General characteristics

  • Capacity: 2
  • Length: 22.75 ft (6.93 m)
  • Wingspan: 34.25 ft (10.44 m)
  • Height: 9.25 ft (2.82 m)
  • Wing area: 171.9 sq ft (15.97 m2)
  • Aspect ratio: 5.2-1
  • Airfoil: USA35(B)
  • Empty weight: 932 lb (423 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1,320 lb (599 kg)
  • Fuel capacity: 24 gallons
  • Powerplant: 1 × CC340 Horizontally opposed piston engine., 180 hp (130 kW)
  • Propellers: 2-bladed CATTO composite propeller

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 123 kn; 227 km/h (141 mph)
  • Cruise speed: 100 kn; 190 km/h (120 mph)
  • Stall speed: 27 kn; 50 km/h (31 mph)
  • Service ceiling: 17,999 ft (5,486 m)
  • Rate of climb: 2,100 ft/min (11 m/s)
  • Wing loading: 7.37 lb/sq ft (36.0 kg/m²)
  • Thrust/weight: 7.33 per hp

References

  1. ^ "CubCrafters Super Sport Cub Becomes Carbon Cub SS". http://www.lightsportaircraftnews.com/lsa-manufacturers/cubcrafters-super-sport-cub-becomes-carbon-cub-ss.html. Retrieved January 20, 2011. 
  2. ^ "King Kong "Little" Cub". Plane and Pilot. August 2010. 
  3. ^ a b "The Carbon Cub SS". Flying. October 2010. 
  4. ^ autopilot. December 2010. 

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