{"product_id":"pa-18-fuselage","title":"PA-18 Fuselage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Airframes Alaska Standard PA-18 Fuselage is a modern version of the original PA-18 fuselage supplied by Piper. We took the best elements of that design and added specific safety features and improvements to common fatigue points. In addition to up-sizing certain tubes for durability and safety reasons, the advancements available on every Airframes Alaska standard Super Cub fuselage include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eX-brace over the pilot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (commonly referred to as a \" top deck X\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eInverted dog leg\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e behind the baggage compartment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eX-brace below the cargo\/third seat area\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (commonly referred to as \"third seat X\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuilt-in extended baggage frames\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (our STC includes provisioning these for in-flight extended baggage use)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eReinforced tail\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (commonly referred to as a \"boxed tail\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRemovable rear seat crossbar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo lift handles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRemoval of all the brackets and hard points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for the original battery installation behind baggage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eFuselage Weights:\u003c\/b\u003e A standard Airframes Alaska fuselage weighs 102 lbs. The original Piper fuselage weighed 95.5 lbs. With a common set of modifications such as powder coating, a baggage door, and weld-on float fittings, an average Airframes Alaska bush plane fuselage weighs 110 lbs. In general, baggage door frames add about 2 lbs to the weight of a frame. The heaviest frame we have ever delivered was a fully tricked-out, powder-coated, wide-body fuselage that weighed 134 lbs. Customers who are highly sensitive to weight should consider the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alaskagearcompany.com\/collections\/pa-18-stock-fuselages\/products\/pa-18-fuselage\"\u003eWillow Mountain Ranch fuselage\u003c\/a\u003e. This additional STC does away with the raised extended baggage floor and saves the fuselage 4.7 lbs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinishing Note: \u003c\/b\u003eFuselages are shipped with the options of bare metal, prime powder coated, 1-color powder coated, or 2-color powder coated. We use an extensive FAA-approved and FAA-audited powder-coating process to ensure a strong and durable finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping Note:\u003c\/b\u003e The website cannot quote shipping on PA-18 fuselages. We put every fuselage shipment out to bid in an effort to achieve the best price for our customers. Fuselages are shipped in either a crate or on a skid with metal roll bars. The skid is lighter and usually results in a better shipping quote. The crate, however, offers more protection. The decision comes down to carrier requirements and the distance the frame needs to travel. Shipping a fuselage usually costs between $1000 and $2000.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFAA\/PMA STC Approved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFAK","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":41169958895673,"sku":"4333073","price":34195.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wide Body","offer_id":41169958928441,"sku":"4332726","price":37689.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/0139\/9353\/products\/pa-18-fuselage-afa017-605871.jpg?v=1722633117","url":"https:\/\/mcfarlanealaska.com\/en-ca\/products\/pa-18-fuselage","provider":"McFarlane Alaska","version":"1.0","type":"link"}