Final Airworthiness Inspection

[N867SP]

So I request a 25nm radius around Kent Fort Manor (7MD8) this would allow for operation from my home base of W18, across the bay and over to the "sparsely populated" farmlands of the Eastern Shore of MD. What they came back with was this...


Leaving me splitting the DC SFRA and under the veil of the Washington Tri-Area class Bravo. My typically flight tests were to exit the DC SFRA and remain over Kent Island. Outside of the DC SFRA I had only 1 landing point, 3W3 Kentmorr, a residential grass strip with no service and standing water most days. I only had the small triangle to the South that wasn't under the Bravo to do climb and power testing. Most all testing was conducted over the water and away from houses. Actually my first test flight which took place at W18, and was below Bravo resulted in the neighbors calling law enforcement as there was a small plane circling for an hour making noise.

40hrs locked down in this area was excruciatingly painful. I hope all you guys out West know just how good you really have it!


Pete
CCK-1865-0078
✈️N9PW
Severna Park, MD
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[GreggG]

All finished!

Any words of wisdom on the Airworthiness Inspection and/or initial test flight from other builders who've built their Cubs?

Engine run up checked out perfectly!


CCK-1865-0108

EMPTY WEIGHT: 1,001 lbs (7 qts oil, a headset)
- Three Cross Coats on EACH of the Poly Brush, Spray and Tone
- Forgot to mention, ALL ALUMINUM was PRIMED (PPG DX1787 and DX1788)

PAINTS/COLORS:
SILVER: PolyTone Nevada Silver
YELLOW: PPG DUHS-G-80502 DELTA System "Cub Crafter Yellow" Single Stage
BLACK: PPG DUHS-9000




FACTORY OPTIONS:
- 3X3 Extended Landing Gear
- 'AOSS' Suspension
- 8:50 x 6 Tires
- 3200-type Steerable Tailwheel
- Long Range Fuel (44 gal)
- Dual LED Landing Lights
- Dual Trim Control
- Oregon Aero Seats
- Gap Seals

ENGINE:
ECi Titan 340CC (180 HP)


PROPELLER:
Catto Propeller, 80" 50 Pitch NLE (2-Blade)


GARMIN EQUIPMENT:
G3X Touch Executive Touch Panel from Factory
- PFD = GDU 465
- ENGINE = GEA 24
- COMM = GTR 200
- ADAHRS = ASU 25
- TRANS = GTX 23EX
- AUTOPILOT = GS
- ADS-B = GDL 39R


BATTERY:
EarthX ETX24C

Looks great! Impressive weight too, especially considering its primed. Did you do anything extra to save weight? Your plane has the exact options as mine, fun to see!

Gregg

[N867SP]

Well that EarthX battery saves 12lbs! over the B and C Recumbent Gas unit I have. In mine and I'm at 1033 empty w/oil and similar options other than WVFR panel and 26" airstreaks.


Pete
CCK-1865-0078
✈️N9PW
Severna Park, MD
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[gderamel]

Looks great! Impressive weight too, especially considering its primed. Did you do anything extra to save weight? Your plane has the exact options as mine, fun to see!

Gregg

Thanks Gregg.

I've got a lot of extra bolts and parts in the plastic totes (Mitch, I swear they're not the "missing ones")! A little disconcerting, but I'm confident that I built everything 'by the book'. Kidding aside, I think the extra stuff (incl'd the extra wiring harnesses) are probably b/c of the upgrades I went with (you still get the base model stuff sent). I hope!

As you might have caught next to my empty weight, I included the number of cross coast I applied of the PolyFiber products. That's got to be extra weight. The factory only gives you enough for "two lapping coats" but the STC calls for 3 Cross Coats. I figured I'd make that 300+ hours of covering last - so I went with the STC. I can't remember how much extra Poly Spray, Brush and Tone the 3 cross coats in weight finally amounts to, but it can't be negligible.

To answer your question, I'm not sure I did anything special to save weight - if anything - I was worried mine might be on the heavy side.

I'm curious, what do the 'loaded' CCK-1865 weigh in at?

[gderamel]

Well that EarthX battery saves 12lbs! over the B and C Recumbent Gas unit I have. In mine and I'm at 1033 empty w/oil and similar options other than WVFR panel and 26" airstreaks.

Pete,

Did you go with the 3 cross coats or the 2 lapping?

Autopilot? Those servos aren't light.

The 26" Airstreaks must weigh a bit too.

[N867SP]

I went with 3 full cross coats and wet sanded before PPG. One cut in coat of PPG and two full wet coats. I have AP with autotrim. You are correct, those servos have some heft to




Pete
CCK-1865-0078
✈️N9PW
Severna Park, MD
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[N867SP]

Less the PPG products.



Oh, I also added sound deadening to the interior of the boot cowl side and bottom.


Pete
CCK-1865-0078
✈️N9PW
Severna Park, MD
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[Dan L]

To answer your question, I'm not sure I did anything special to save weight - if anything - I was worried mine might be on the heavy side.

I'm curious, what do the 'loaded' CCK-1865 weigh in at?

That is right about where mine is. I have the big tanks, extended baggage, long step, 31s and a Baby Bushwheel and I'm +\- 1000 pounds depending on which battery I'm using. I've got the PC680 now so a little over. With the lithium's I was a little under.

A 1000 pound Cub with 180 hp is a great performer any way you measure it.

I too bought some extra Poly Spray and put on a coating per the Polyfiber manual. My top coat is Polytone with Aerothane trim and also Aerothane on the non fabric components.

[gderamel]

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[twoeleven]

Congrats on a beautiful bird, paint looks awesome!

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I dream of the day I might get my chance to dispute my Phase 1 Area...Maybe one day

Enjoy it and please share the pics and stories, good luck!

Larry.