New CC cowling

[armaurer]

Anybody know if the new cowling will fit on current Carbon Cubs?
Can we get one as a retrofit?
Alan

[Pete D]

Yes it would fit but would require changing out the entire plenum (engine "baffles") as well and fitting the new cowling to the airplane. Not something a typical shop would tackle.

Not sure if it will be available as a retrofit or not, call Stan.

[armaurer]

Yes it would fit but would require changing out the entire plenum (engine "baffles") as well and fitting the new cowling to the airplane. Not something a typical shop would tackle.

Not sure if it will be available as a retrofit or not, call Stan.

it would be terrific if when doing the engineering on the new cowling that it is made so that
it would also be a retrofit. The engines do tend to run on the hot side. We could have a nice
improvement for our engines.
Cheers
Alan

[carlconti]

You read my mind. That's just what I was asking for.

Regards,

Carl

[Pete D]

The plenum was changed to match the new cowling and to improve cooling. Just changing the cowling would not give any better cooling unless the plenum is also changed as it is the plenum that directs the air once it enters the cowling.

[randylervold]

The new cowl/plenum will be available as a retrofit but we don't have a price for it yet. As Pete indicates Stan will handle all such retrofits. Though it could be installed in the field it would best be done here at CCS. We can also paint it for an exact match.

[Calvin]

Randy:
I will call you next week on this.
Cal

[Pete D]

This is their website, you might try contacting them through that. I don't see the cowling bump in their products page but there is a link for contacting them.

http://www.aircraftersllc.com/

[fencer]

Any word on the new cowling's cost?

Anyone done the refit? Does it help? Its Been very hot here lately had me a little worried

Blu

[randylervold]

Hi Blu,
A 2013 cowl & plenum retrofit is $9,000 including installation, paint, and labor. If you're interested contact Stan Franz at 509-248-1025.