N17KF – Cubcrafters Carbon Cub FX2 – PARTner 91 Arizona Aircraft

2016 Cubcrafters
Carbon Cub FX2
N17KF

Very clean, low hours,
dry country aircraft
with an all Garmin panel

$259,000 USD

Clean, highly optioned, very capable backcountry Carbon Cub.

The Carbon Cub is a series of modern, high-performance aircraft from CubCrafters, known for exceptional short takeoff and landing (STOL) capabilities, superb power-to-weight ratios, and rugged design for off-airport operations. Despite the variety of competing Cub-type aircraft on the market, the Cubcrafters Carbon Cub remains the top choice amongst backcountry and tailwheel enthusiasts.

This FX2 model was a factory-assist build, and was appointed with the best panel offered by Cubcrafters. Other options include 31" Alaskan Bushwheels, extended range fuel tanks, upgraded ignition system with backup battery, and a Garmin autopilot.

This one-owner Carbon Cub FX2 is hangared at a private airpark in the Phoenix metropolitan area, and has lived its entire life in the dry Arizona desert. It is one of several aircraft owned by its owner. With a Cubcrafters UL now on order, it's time to find this FX2 a new home.

Please carefully review the specs, the detailed high resolution image gallery, and the walkaround video below. A significant effort has been made to fully review all logbooks and document the specifications and history of this aircraft. If you reach out to me, I can digitally share all logbooks and important documents.

General Specifications

Power (Titan/Continental OX-CC340):	180 HP	Recommended Engine TBO:	2400 HRS
Service Ceiling:	19,999 FT	Fuel Capacity:	44 GAL
Wingspan:	34 FT 4 IN	Height:	8 FT 4 IN
Takeoff Distance (ideal):	110 FT	Landing Distance (ideal):	140 FT
Cruise Speed:	110 MPH	Range:	632 NM
Rate of Climb (optimal):	2000 FPM	Vso (Stall, Dirty):	38 MPH

These specifications were gathered from a variety of sources, are not guaranteed, and are subject to buyer confirmation.

Numbers at a Glance

Born On:	22 Mar 2016
Serial Number:	CCX-1865-0012
Flight Rules:	VFR
*Total Time on Airframe (TTAF):**	465 hrs
Total Time on Engine (TTE):	465 hrs
Engine TBO (Titan OX-340CC):	2400 hrs
Prop Time Since New (SNEW):	465 hrs
Gross Weight:	1865 lbs
Empty Weight:	1051 lbs
Useful Load:	814 lbs
Next Annual Insp Due:	Feb 2026
Transponder/Static Cert Due:	Nov 2027

Hours are a close approximation and will change as aircraft is flown.
* Tach: 465 hrs, Hobbs: 520 hrs.

Summary

Aircraft is hangared at a private airpark, SkyRanch at Carefree (18AZ), 24 nm NNE of Sky Harbor Int'l Airport (KPHX), Phoenix, Arizona
Very clean, one-owner, meticulously maintained, factory-assist built Carbon Cub that has lived its entire life in dry Arizona
Best avionics package offered by Cubcrafters at build time - full Garmin panel, including Garmin autopilot
Most recent annual: all compressions 78+ over 80
Upgraded to 31" Alaskan Bushwheels in 2018
Very minor damage on outboard leading edge and skin of left wing due to brush grazing during landing; see detailed images below
Logbooks are complete from day one, well organized, and available digitally upon request

Avionics and Equipment

Cubcrafter's best avionics package "Executive Glass Touch" instrument panel
Garmin G3X Touch w/ synthetic vision, integrated AoA (Angle of Attack) and XM Satellite capabilities
Garmin integrated autopilot (2-axis)
Garmin GTR200 Comm Radio
Garmin GTX23 ES Mode S Transponder w/ support for Traffic Information Services (TIS) alerts displayed on G3X touchscreen
Garmin ADS-B In (GDL39R) and Out (GPS20A - WAAS)
Stereo Intercom
Video/Audio input
406 ELT
Light Speed Engineering (LSE) Plasma Capacitor Discharge Ignition (CDI) system
TCW Integrated Back-up Battery System
Halon fire extinguisher
Catto 80x50 NLE (80", pitch 50) Carbon Propeller
31" Alaskan Bushwheels
VGs - vortex generators
Lightweight light/strobe package
New Earth-X battery
Rosen Sunvisor
Oregon Aero front seat
Extended range fuel tanks
Larger 1.5" brake calipers
Extended baggage compartment and access door
Dual landing lights w/ wig-wag
Dual USB charger
Headset J-hooks
Carpet kit
Inertial reels - front and back
3x3 landing gear w/ AOSS suspension
Empennage gap seals
ABI PA-18 tail wheel spring
3200-type steerable tail wheel

Aircraft Evaluation

As the broker, I make a significant effort to represent an aircraft in as much detail as possible. I share with you not only the benefits and features I've discovered, but also the issues or concerns that I found during my extensive intake process. I present dozens of detailed, high resolution images, and an extensive walkaround video. Please review this material in detail. All logbooks and other important documents are professionally scanned, well organized, and available for your review.

My goal is that any Buyer making the effort to look at an aircraft in person can first see the aircraft "virtually" on this web page.

Exterior - Overall, the exterior of this Carbon Cub FX2 is in really nice condition. The paint is rated a 9+ and looks nearly factory new. The fabric is in outstanding condition, with only one minor exception on the outboard left wing where the aircraft lightly grazed a bush during landing, resulting in a difficult-to-see imprint on the wing leading edge and very slight damage to fabric in a couple different spots. This damage is not very obvious, though, and has been examined during the Condition Inspection and found to be not an issue. Check out the detailed high-resolution images below to see what I'm talking about.

As a result of always being hangared, not only does the paint look nearly factory new, but the Plexiglas windows and windshield are clear and bright. The underside of the fuselage is nearly as clean as the top side. The large 31" Alaskan Bushwheels look good and give this FX2 a great stance. This aircraft has good ramp presence.

The Image Gallery (below) contains close-up, detailed, high resolution images so that you can get a great view of the aircraft exterior.

Instrument Panel - One cannot get much better for a panel than what you'll find in this FX2. It has what was Cubcrafter's top offering at the time of build, consisting of pure Garmin avionics: a G3X touch screen PFD w/ AoA, an optional Garmin 2-axis autopilot, an integrated Garmin ADS-B In/Out and transponder, and a Garmin GTR200 comm radio. This panel is a VFR pilot's dream setup.

Please refer to the "Avionics and Equipment" list above for complete details, and to the Image Gallery below for close-up images.

Interior - the standard spartan-like interior of this Carbon Cub is clean and void of any issues. It shows very little wear. The Oregon Aero front seat is one of the most comfortable of any seat offerings in a Cub.

Overall, the interior is in really nice condition. Please look at the high resolution images in the Image Gallery for more details on the interior condition.

Overall - Carbon Cub N17KF has a bang-for-the-buck factor that makes it one of the most appealing offerings on the market. Its handsome features, high Cubcrafters quality, and outstanding performance can be yours for a fraction of the cost of a new one.

Please reach out to me so that I may answer any questions you have.

Logbooks available digitally upon request.

Aircraft Walkaround
Here is a video of a complete walkaround of the aircraft.