Cub Crafters Inc. is an aircraft manufacturer based in Yakima Washington. Founded in 1980 to build parts and STC modifications for the Piper PA-18 Super Cub their CC18-180 Top Cub was FAA-certified December 16 2004 and is currently in production. The Top Cub is a new aircraft based on the shape and attributes of the Super Cub but incorporating modern materials and technology. The CC18-180 Top Cub was awarded Type Certificates for Canada and Australia in July-August 2008.