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    Default Sport cub xp

    I am looking at a sport cub xp forsale I've never had any dealings with cubcrafters planes,how has the ownership of one been for anyone willing to give me info on them,and the plane as well,as to service bullitens and company support of there products,thanks

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    Default Re: Sport cub xp

    Technical publications for Cub Crafters airplanes can be found here:

    http://www.cubcrafters.com/support/owners

    Select which publications and model you are looking at in the drop down menus, Flight Manuals, MX manuals, SBs etc are all available there.

    Good luck on your search for an S2!
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    Cool Glenn glad to see you having fun.
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    N536CS - S/N 053, 430 TT: Bought 4 new Continental cylinders and had Lycon do the HP upgrade (August 2016). Prop is a Catto 76- 40, which on the stock engine left some RPM to be desired, but works great with the upgrade. Installed the ECI CGR-30P engine monitor which made the break-in period less stressful with the 4 cylinder CHT / EGT / OAT, Fuel Flow, Volts and trending displays.
    Haven't been able to hold the brakes to get a static RPM, about 2,450 and the 26" tires roll. Really impressed with the short takeoff, improved climb, and rapid revving quality to pull me out of stalls or need some quick and steep climb. Fuel consumption is also less at the same cruise speeds. Made a formation take-off with two Carbon Cubs (Ben Hodges in one here at SMX) and could break ground in about the same distance, but cannot match the climb rate of the 180 HP cheaters. Could cruise with them using 2,500 RPM at 105 IAS. Also got some nice comments about going in and out of the same places, just as safely and for $150K less.

    All around, ya gotta love the Sport Cub.

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    Quote Originally Posted by N536cs View Post
    N536CS - S/N 053, 430 TT: Bought 4 new Continental cylinders and had Lycon do the HP upgrade (August 2016). Prop is a Catto 76- 40, which on the stock engine left some RPM to be desired, but works great with the upgrade. Installed the ECI CGR-30P engine monitor which made the break-in period less stressful with the 4 cylinder CHT / EGT / OAT, Fuel Flow, Volts and trending displays.
    Haven't been able to hold the brakes to get a static RPM, about 2,450 and the 26" tires roll. Really impressed with the short takeoff, improved climb, and rapid revving quality to pull me out of stalls or need some quick and steep climb. Fuel consumption is also less at the same cruise speeds. Made a formation take-off with two Carbon Cubs (Ben Hodges in one here at SMX) and could break ground in about the same distance, but cannot match the climb rate of the 180 HP cheaters. Could cruise with them using 2,500 RPM at 105 IAS. Also got some nice comments about going in and out of the same places, just as safely and for $150K less.

    All around, ya gotta love the Sport Cub.

    Scott & Kim Huntington

    Scott,
    We have a Sport Cub with very similar time. I was curious why you replaced your cylinders after 400 hours? Did you have trouble with the original cylinders?
    Casey

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    Had one of the first XP's. Loved it, best balanced CC I have ever owned. The XP should take care of the valve problems which plagued us all...buy it , fly it, and enjoy. R
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    I put about 500hrs on one before I sold it, you will be more than happy with it performance. Never had any issues with engine after XP upgrade. There great airplanes. I know of two people I suggested the upgrade to and there both very happy with them.
    Hope that helps
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    Glen,
    Did you get the metal leading edge on your Catto?

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    Quote Originally Posted by cityrancher View Post
    Glen,
    Did you get the metal leading edge on your Catto?
    Yes, I think nickel from the tip to about half way back.

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    Default Re: Sport cub xp

    Hey!!! I recognize that airplane!!!! REALLY beautiful airplane!!!

    Chip Allen

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