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Piper Cub Trainer J3 User Manual

Piper Cub Trainer J3
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Piper Cub Trainer J3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerPiper Aircraft
TypeLight aircraft
Crew1
Capacity1 passenger
Max Takeoff Weight1, 220 lb (553 kg)
Horsepower65 hp (48 kW)
Maximum Speed87 mph (140 km/h, 76 kn)
Cruise Speed75 mph (121 km/h, 65 kn)
Stall Speed38 mph (61 km/h, 33 kn)
Service Ceiling11, 500 ft (3, 500 m)
Rate of Climb450 ft/min (2.3 m/s)
Powerplant1 × Continental A-65-8 air-cooled flat-four engine
Range190 nmi

Summary

Section I - Wing

Section II - Rigging Procedure

Leveling

Procedure for leveling the airplane laterally and longitudinally.

Dihedral Angle

Method for checking and adjusting the dihedral angle of the wings.

Wash Out

Procedure for adjusting the wash out in the wings.

Section III - Chassis

Wheel Brakes (Optional)

Description of hydraulic brakes, pedals, and bleeding procedure.

Section IV - Fuselage

Fuselage Frame

Construction of the fuselage frame and member replacement.

Section V - Control Surfaces

Aileron

Structure, maintenance, and lubrication of ailerons.

Section VI - Control System

Elevators

Transmission of elevator control stick motion via linkage.

Ailerons

Lateral control stick motion and rigging procedure for ailerons.

Stabilizers

Operation of the stabilizer by crank and indicator system.

Section VII - Fuel System

Fuel Strainer

Inspection and cleaning of the gascolator/fuel strainer.

Section VIII - Electrical System

Section IX - Inspection

Line Inspection

Checklist for line inspection of aircraft components.

20 Hour Inspection

Items to check during a 20-hour inspection.

100 Hour Periodic Inspection

Checklist for 100-hour periodic maintenance inspection.

Assembly Drawings

Wiring Diagram

Lubrication Chart

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