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The Cubcrafters CC18 (ICAO type PA18) has a maximum take-off weight of 800 kg. It offers a maximum range of 380 nm, a cruise speed of 100 knots, a service ceiling of 19,000 ft and seating for up to 2 across its variants.

Cubcrafters CC18

CubCrafters CC18
PA18
Photo via Wikipedia: CubCrafters CC18-180 Top Cub
Year
Owner
Last seen
MTOW
800 kg
Range
380 nm
Seats
2
CC18
Cubcrafters · CC18
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
212
Active
212
Certifying authorities
FAA
Marketplace

2 for sale right now

Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
CC18-180
CC18-180
800 kg380 nm100 kt2
CC18-180A
CC18-180A
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A00006SE · Rev 3

The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS A00006SE), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.

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Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Cubcrafters CC18 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Cubcrafters CC18 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

15 yearsmedian age

Of the 86 registered Cubcrafters CC18 with a known build year (41% of the 212 we track), the median age is 15 years.

Registration activity

1changed registration in 12 months

1 of the 212 registered Cubcrafters CC18 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (0% of the fleet), across 1 registration event. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days
Aircraft seen flying
20
Tracked flights
617
Tracked flight hours
847
Share of fleet flying
9%

20 Cubcrafters CC18 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (9% of the registered fleet), across 617 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

For sale now

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Cubcrafters CC18 manuals & documents

1 document for the Cubcrafters CC18 Training Manual. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview
CC18-180 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK AND FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL · 2005

This document is the Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) for the Cub Crafters CC18-180 aircraft, which includes essential information required by the FAA for safe operation. It serves as the FAA Approved Flight Manual and must be carried on board the aircraft at all times. The manual covers various aspects of the aircraft, including limitations, emergency procedures, performance data, weight and balance, and descriptions of the aircraft systems. It is crucial for pilots to familiarize themselves with the contents to ensure safe and efficient operation of the aircraft. The manual is not a substitute for flight training and emphasizes the pilot's responsibility for safety and adherence to operational limitations.

  • Never Exceed Speed (VNE): 152 mph (132 knots)
  • Maximum Takeoff Weight: 2300 lbs
  • Minimum Operating Weight: 1300 lbs
  • Maximum Operating Altitude: 14,600 ft with specific propeller
  • Fuel Capacity: 50 US gallons (189.3 liters)
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CC18 — frequently asked
What is the range of the CubCrafters CC18?

The CubCrafters CC18 has a maximum range of 380 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the CubCrafters CC18 carry?

The CubCrafters CC18 seats up to 2 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the CubCrafters CC18?

The CubCrafters CC18's maximum take-off weight is 800 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the CubCrafters CC18?

The CubCrafters CC18's ICAO type designator is PA18.

How many CubCrafters CC18 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 212 registered CubCrafters CC18 airframes worldwide.