Cub Crafters
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| Type | Corporation |
|---|---|
| Industry | General Aviation |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Headquarters | Yakima, Washington |
| Key people |
Jim Richmond, president |
| Products | CC18-180 Top Cub CC11-100 Sport Cub Carbon Cub Carbon Cub Kit |
| Employees | 100[1] |
| Website | cubcrafters.com |
Cub Crafters, Inc. is an aircraft manufacturer based in Yakima, Washington. Founded in 1980 to build parts and STC modifications for the Piper PA-18 Super Cub, their CC18-180 Top Cub was FAA-certified December 16, 2004 and is currently in production. The Top Cub is a new aircraft based on the shape and attributes of the Super Cub, but incorporating modern materials and technology.
The CC18-180 Top Cub was awarded Type Certificates for Canada and Australia in July/August 2008.
CubCrafters, Inc also produces an ASTM certified Light Sport Aircraft, the CC11-100 Sport Cub, a light-sport aircraft based on the original Piper J-3 Cub’s appearance. The Carbon Cub replaces many aluminum parts with carbon fiber for additional useful load.[2] Both the Top Cub and Sport Cub can be ordered with glass cockpits.
CubCrafters, Inc also has a service and rebuild facility for PA-18 Super Cubs and the like.
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[edit] References
- ^ "Cub Crafters flying higher". YAKIMA HERALD-REPUBLIC. January 11, 2005.
- ^ "Light Sport Brute". http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2010/100125supercub.html?WT.adv=adv1. Retrieved 19 January 2011.
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