N266M – Cubcrafters Carbon Cub FX2 – PARTner 91 Arizona Aircraft

2017 Cubcrafters
Carbon Cub FX-2
N266M

Airframe TTAF	Engine SNEW	Prop SNEW
460	460	330

$279,000 USD

Clean, well optioned, very capable backcountry Carbon Cub FX-2.

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 FX-2 model was a factory-assist build, and was appointed with a fantastic factory option Garmin glass panel. Other options include extended range fuel tanks, Garmin 2-axis autopilot, heavy-duty fabric on the undersides, and "checker flag-style" paint scheme on the tail.

This Carbon Cub FX-2 is hangared at an exclusive airpark in the Phoenix area, and is one of two Carbon Cubs owned by its owner. With the recent addition of a new Cubcrafters UL, it's time to find this FX-2 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:	17,999 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 and Dates

Born On:	7 May 2017
Factory Serial Number:	CCX-1865-0023
Flight Rules:	VFR
Total Time on Airframe (TTAF):	460 hrs
Engine Time Since New (SNEW):	460 hrs
TBO Titan/Continental OX-CC340:	2400 hrs
Prop Time Since New (SNEW):	330 hrs
*Gross Weight:**	1865 lbs*
Empty Weight:	1040 lbs
*Useful Load:**	825 lbs*
Next Condition Insp Due:	Dec 2026
Transponder Cert 91.413 Due:	In Process

Hours are an approximation and will change as aircraft is flown.
* Aircraft is currently going thru the process, as prescribed by the FAA, to update max gross weight from 1320 to 1865.

Aircraft Summary

Aircraft is hangared at a private airpark, SkyRanch at Carefree (18AZ), 24 nm NNE of Sky Harbor Int'l Airport (KPHX), Phoenix, Arizona
Low time engine and Catto composite prop
Well cared for, very clean aircraft, cosmetics are excellent
Fall 2017 - appears to have had a prop strike early on; new prop and engine inspection (IRAN) completed by Cubcrafters factory; the factory did NO repairs to fabric or structure.
No airframe/fabric damage history, no NTSB report history
Aircraft is currently going thru the process, as prescribed by the FAA, to update max gross weight from 1320 to 1865 lbs
Logbooks are complete from day one
All logbooks are digitally scanned and available upon request

Avionics and Equipment

Garmin Executive Glass Touch Panel
Garmin GTR200 comm radio
Garmin dual-axis autopilot
Garmin GTX345R transponder
Inertial reel harnesses
Catto composite 2-blade fixed pitch propeller 80"x50"
Upgraded Alaskan Bushwheel 29" tires (2024)
AOSS suspension
3x3 extended heavy duty landing gear w/ safety cables
1.5" brake upgrade
Alaskan Bushwheel tailspring
Heavy duty fabric (belly, horiz stab, elevator)
Gap seals
Kannad ELT
Oregon Aero pilot's seat
Extended range tanks (44 gal)
Extended baggage compartment
USB-A and 12v socket-type power at panel
Rosen sunvisor
Headset hooks

Walkaround Video

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 and deep logbook review 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.

Exterior - The exterior of N266M is in fantastic condition. During the intake process, I looked carefully for issues, and I struggled to find anything wrong with the exterior. The paint is in great condition and has excellent shine and depth. Leading and trailing edges are crisp and undamaged. I saw no fabric issues on the aircraft. The only flaw that I spotted during the close walk-around was a very minor scrape on the right wing tip (see detailed pictures below) - this is something that most people wouldn't notice.

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

Instrument Panel - In typical Cubcrafters fashion, this Carbon Cub FX-2 has a well appointed VFR instrument panel which will please even the most discerning pilot. The Garmin G3X-style touchscreen glass panel provides all of the standard functionality, including ADS-B Out and In. The Garmin GFC-500-style 2-axis autopilot eases the load on cross-country flights. Both USB-A and socket-style 12v power outlets are mounted at the lower right corner of the panel.

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

Interior - N266M has a spartan-like and rugged interior, as one would expect in a Cubcrafters Carbon Cub. The Oregon Aero pilot seat is a wonderful upgrade to make the longer flights far more comfortable. The optional rear-seat trim control allows your co-pilot to help out when needed, too. Overall, the interior is in nice condition, showing minimal wear.