Cub Crafters CARBON CUB SS CC11-160, Maintenance Manual

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CUB CRAFTERS, INC.
CC11-160 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Manual number SSC10000AMM
6.3.22
Date: 04/24/2009 Page: 1
6.3.22 LEVELING
(1)
GENERAL
Have a set of calibrated weighing scales available. The range should be 1000 lbs for
each main and 250 lbs for the tail. Zero the scales or record the tare, as appropriate
(2)
PREPARATION
(a) Place the aircraft in a hangar with the doors closed where the wind will not
affect the aircraft.
(b) Place the aircraft approximately in a flight level attitude by supporting the tail
wheel on a bench.
(3)
LONGITUDINAL LEVELING
Place a spirit level on the open door edge as shown in Figure 6.3.22.1. Lower or
raise the tail until the aircraft is level. If necessary, this may be accomplished by
letting air out of the tires.
Figure 6.3.22.1: Leveling the Aircraft Longitudinally