Just put the new starter on that Cubcrafters is now offering. What a difference. No lag at the top of the compression. I have always had a struggle, now it seems to turn over 2 or 3 times faster with no lag at the top.
Just put the new starter on that Cubcrafters is now offering. What a difference. No lag at the top of the compression. I have always had a struggle, now it seems to turn over 2 or 3 times faster with no lag at the top.
At the end of August (2012) CubCrafters announced the changes and improvements for the 2013 Carbon Cub line. One of those changes was a switch to a Hartzell starter that weighs 1.7 pounds less and cranks the CC340 over much better than the previous starter.
Press release from August here:
http://www.cubcrafters.com/news/53-c...-carbon-cub-ss
It can be retrofitted but requires the new 2013 style cowling because the nose of the Hartzell starter protrudes forward further.
All factory new Carbon Cubs from S/N 237 and on (about August 2012) have left the factory with the new starter.
Pete Dougherty
Customer Support Manager
Cub Crafters Inc
how big a project is the battery box refit?
can my local mechanic do it?
The service instructions are posted on the Owner Support section of www.cubcrafters.com if you want to review them or show them to your mechanic before you commit. It doesn't take any special tools, just measure twice (or three times) and cut once.
http://www.cubcrafters.com/pdfs/serv...ons/si0026.pdf
Pete Dougherty
Customer Support Manager
Cub Crafters Inc
Here's some photos:
CarbonCub12.jpgCarbonCub13.jpgCarbonCub15.jpgCarbonCub21.jpg
Tim Farrell
831-722-9141
Having fun with airplanes everyday!
Tim Farrell
831-722-9141
Having fun with airplanes everyday!
My plane is #203, but was in for repair and I had the new style Cowl put on. Cubcrafters would know about the cowl. The only difference I can see is the housing is a little longer as it comes out over the starter gear. May be able to cut that off if needed. Would not spend the money on the new cowl just for that I don't think. Also was able to get the larger battery which made a big difference. It improved the air flow flow for the heater, but is still only blowing in warm air. I have sealed up the extended baggage and put felt around the flap openings. Seems to have made a difference.