One Sharp Looking Airplane
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PerryB
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Chico, CA
nanook
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northern alaska
That would make for a nice float plane, not at only 1900 gross though...Is Airframes working on that?
Paul Claus
Registered User
Chitina River Alaska
Yes I think they are, It does need to be more for legals at least it is not 1750....
Paul, Big fan of both your flying and the photos that you guys post for the rest of us to enjoy. I'm always impressed with the pros out there backcountry flying to pay the bills and I appreciate that you are willing to share with the armatures like myself. That said, I was curious how you handled the airworthiness side of your build. Did you just use a donor PA-18 and then transfer the data plate, logs and airworthiness or is there another method? I have a beater cub that is going to need a new fuselage in the future and I am considering going the four place route but unsure of the required paperwork. Thanks!
AK Airframes website references the fuselage as 140-150 pounds and their fuselage build sheet references it at 155. I don't know if airframes or Kirk has a weight on one of the recent fuselages? Maybe Cory will update us on Airframes plans/goals for their 4 places?
Paul Claus
Registered User
Chitina River Alaska
Hello Hendoli,
Yes you must have a PA-18 data plate and good paperwork is also a big help, I paid a higher price for good paper work and the biggest plus was a legal field approval on a Pawnee Propeller which is the best combo for me with the 0360 motor...... If you have a existing beater PA-18, that needs a new fuselage, that is a great time to switch to a 4 place, keep in mind that the STC requires a 0360 and extended wings.... Every other Cub STC is good on it! If you build it light, it truly is an amazing and versatile machine!! Good luck!
Paul
Yes you must have a PA-18 data plate and good paperwork is also a big help, I paid a higher price for good paper work and the biggest plus was a legal field approval on a Pawnee Propeller which is the best combo for me with the 0360 motor...... If you have a existing beater PA-18, that needs a new fuselage, that is a great time to switch to a 4 place, keep in mind that the STC requires a 0360 and extended wings.... Every other Cub STC is good on it! If you build it light, it truly is an amazing and versatile machine!! Good luck!
Paul
Thanks for the Reply Paul. It's a beauty for sure. Last question and I'll leave you alone. Can you please settle the debate for all of us. What is the best power and prop combo on a standard cub? 150, 160 or 180 Hp? Any chance you will have the four-place at the Trade Show or Valdez this year? I'd love to see it in person. Otherwise I might have a great reason to come visit the lodge for a couple of nights!
alaskadrifter
Registered User
Alaska
This previous four place build by Airframes has the 2k lbs stc.
https://www.airframesalaska.com/Cubs-for-Sale-s/1883.htm
https://www.airframesalaska.com/Cubs-for-Sale-s/1883.htm
Paul Claus
Registered User
Chitina River Alaska
Pretty hard to beat the 0320 160hp with a 82/41 prop for what we do, I run both the 0320 and the 0360 in standard cubs and prefer the 0320, any extra weight on the nose won't help the plane land slower, so light is right for us..... I think the 4 place will be at the airman's and I'm going to try and make PAVD hope to see you there!
WanaBNACub
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Off Airport
Depending on the configuration they generally run right around 150.
