CubCrafters announces a new supplemental type certificate (STC) for their part-23 certified Top Cub. The auto fuel STC is available from Petersen Aviation and is approved for all CC18-180/CC18-180A aircraft, an ideal upgrade for those seeking greater fuel availability and lower fuel costs. It provides you with the paperwork and placards required by the FAA to make it all legal. An IA mechanic must “install” the STC by adding the new fuel and engine placards and then fills out a log book entry and form 337. The whole process takes approximately 30 minutes. No additional modification is required. The STC allows the use of ethanol-free fuel with a minimum octane rating of 91. Installing the auto fuel STC does not restrict you to using only auto fuel. Avgas can still be used and it can be mixed with auto fuel if you wish.

CubCrafters’ Owner and Chairman, Jim Richmond comments “The auto fuel option will open up even more remote destinations that, until now, have been inaccessable because of the lack of easy access to fuel. In addition, it will let Top Cub pilots keep more of their hard-earned money in their pockets.”

Certainly Top Cubs appeal to bush pilots, and now along with the auto fuel STC, the Top Cub can be ordered with optional tundra tires (up to 35”), L-21 style windows, skis and amphibious floats, along with belly pods to further increase fuel and cargo capacity. In fact, the Top Cub is an ideal choice for any adventure-seeking pilot, as the same capabilities that lend themselves to exploring the Alaskan wilderness make it great for camping, fishing and hunting expeditions and cross-country sight-seeing.

For more information regarding the auto fuel STC, visit: www.autofuelstc.com

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CubCrafters is located in Yakima, Washington and was founded in 1980 by current owner Jim Richmond. In 2007, CubCrafters was issued a FAA Production Certificate and is currently the only aircraft manufacturer in the nation to produce both standard category and light sport category aircraft under an FAA-approved quality assurance program. CubCrafters' roots are in the 60-year history of classic "taildragger" aviation, but its products and services are clearly at the leading edge of technology, utilizing CAD-based design and engineering, CNC tooling and fabrication, lean-manufacturing, and award-winning tube and fabric aircraft restoration.

CubCrafters offers three all new, ready-to-fly aircraft: The SPORT CUB S2 is a thoroughly updated redesign of the classic airplane that inspired the light sport category. The CARBON CUB SS is a stronger and more powerful version of the S2, with 180 horsepower available for take-off and climb, making it the most powerful LSA aircraft in production. The TOP CUB boasts a useful load of over 1000 pounds, making it among the most capable two-place personal and utility aircraft available. CubCrafters also offers the CARBON CUB EX, the lightest, most complete and best engineered Cub kit available.

CubCrafters, under the banner CubCrafters Services, is the recognized authority for re-building and modifying PA-18 Super Cubs and similar aircraft, and it stocks a broad range of STCs, PMA'd parts and modification kits for the existing fleet.

CubCrafters Resale is the pre-owned aircraft sales unit specializing in Cub, Super Cub and similar aircraft.

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Cub Crafters, Inc.
1918 South 16th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98903
509.248.9491
www.cubcrafters.com

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