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PILOT OPERATING HANDBOOK
for the aircrafts IKARUS C42 B according to
building standard LTF-UL-2019 from 15 January 2019
Modell No.
German Ident-No.
Type
Aircraft Serial-No.
This handbook is to be kept in the aircraft at all times.
The described options are certified for Germany and have been tested in
Germany.
Please note:
Different regulations apply in different countries for the use of the C42 series
as a tow plane for gliders, for banner towing or to drop skydivers. Please check
with the authorities responsible for your country.
C42 B
66141.1 (Issue 1)
IKARUS C42B with
reference to the TB-42-024-2020
________-________
Issue: 1
Date of issue: 25.06.2021

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  • Page 1 PILOT OPERATING HANDBOOK for the aircrafts IKARUS C42 B according to building standard LTF-UL-2019 from 15 January 2019 Modell No. C42 B German Ident-No. 66141.1 (Issue 1) Type IKARUS C42B with reference to the TB-42-024-2020 Aircraft Serial-No. ________-________ Issue: 1 Date of issue: 25.06.2021...

  • Page 2: Record Of Manual Revisions

    RECORD OF MANUAL REVISIONS Issue Description of changes Date Sign C42B according to 25.06.2021 H. Lieb LTF-UL-2019 MTOW: 540 kg POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 Page 2 of 84...

  • Page 3: Manufacturer Contact Information

    Manufacturer Contact Information COMCO IKARUS GmbH Am Flugplatz 11 88367 Hohentengen Germany Tel: +49 7572 600 80 Fax: +49 7572 3309 Email: post@comco–ikarus.de Owner 1. ____________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________ 3. ____________________________________________ 4. ____________________________________________ This Pilot Operating Handbook belongs to the aircraft with Serial-No.

  • Page 4: Introductory

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook Introduction C42 series aircraft are built in compliance with the airworthiness requirements of various countries and are certified as Microlight, Ultralight, Advanced Ultralight and Light Sport Aircraft. To operate the aircraft the pilot must hold a license or certificate appropriate to this category of aircraft.
  • Page 5 POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook UL engines are not certified aircraft engines, the flight path must always be selected so that a landing is safely possible in the event of engine failure. Changes to the control system, structure, wings and engine are prohibited.

  • Page 6: Three-Sided Views

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook Three-sided views IKARUS C42B Figure 1: 3-side view C42B POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 Page 6 of 84...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook Table of contents Title page ....................... - Record of Manual Revisions ................ 2 Manufacturer Contact Information ..............3 Introductory ....................4 Three-sided views ..................6 Table of contents ..................8 Operating limitations ................10 Airspeeds ..................

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook Table of contents Parking ..................21 Tie-Down ................... 21 Operation of the engine ..............23 General information ..............23 Equipment with radiator flap ............. 24 Notes for using the LiFe-starter battery ........25 10 Flight performances ................
  • Page 9 17 Features of the aircraft equipped for handicapped pilots ....66 18 Additional instructions for dropping skydivers ....... 68 19 Flying the aircraft with removed doors ..........70 20 Care and maintenance ................ 71 21 COMCO IKARUS Manufacturer Warranty ......... 73 22 Appendix ....................77 22.1 Placards ..................77 22.2...

  • Page 10: Operating Limitations

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook Operating limitations Airspeeds All speeds are Indicated Air Speeds (IAS). Stall speeds Flaps 0: .............. V = 43 kn / 80 km/h Flaps 1: ..............V = 41 kn / 75 km/h Flaps 2: ..............

  • Page 11: Structural Limitations

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook Structural limitations Positive limit load factor ............... + 4 g Negative limit load factor ..............- 2 g Center of gravity limits Reference datum ........Wing leading edge at a rib station Forward center of gravity ......

  • Page 12: Engine Rpm Limitations

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook Engine rpm limitations Maximum engine rpm ......... n = 5800 1/min, max. for 5 min Maximum continuous rpm ............ n = 5500 1/min Idle rpm ................ min. n = 1400 1/min Rpm indicator markings Yellow ...............

  • Page 13: Propellers For Rotax 912 Uls

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook 1.10 Propellers for ROTAX 912 ULS With propeller Warp Drive 3- Blade, Diameter: 1.72 m, Pitch 25.0° at 400 mm from hub, Rpm on the ground at full throttle ......max. approx. 5200 1/min with propeller rpm ..............

  • Page 14: Engine Limitations Rotax 912 Ul / Uls

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook 1.11 Engine limitations ROTAX 912 UL / ULS According to the ROTAX operating manual ROTAX 912 UL ROTAX 912 ULS Takeoff (5 min) ... 81 hp / 5800 1/min ....100 hp / 5800 1/min Continuous ....

  • Page 15: Operating Limitations

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook Operating limitations Aerobatics and manoeuvres with more than 60° bank are prohibited! Daylight VFR conditions only. No flights in icing conditions. Max. crosswind component is 15 kn. Always follow the appropriate regulations for this category of aircraft. Dimensions Dimensions can be found in the overview sheets, which you will find at the beginning of this manual.

  • Page 16: Approved Equipment

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook Approved equipment according to the published data sheets (66141.7) Engine: ROTAX 912 UL C-gearbox i=2.27 Approved propellers: WARP DRIVE 3-Blade-Propeller 68" ground adjustable propeller Neuform 3-Blade CR3-75 ground adjustable propeller Engine: ROTAX 912 ULS C-gearbox i=2.43 Approved propellers:...

  • Page 17: Data Plate & Manufacturer`s Information Plate

    ..........min. 121 lbs / 55 kg with full fuel tanks ..........max. lbs / kg Date of weighing ................tt.mm.jj Manufacturer`s information plate (in the back on fuselage tube) Manufacturer: COMCO IKARUS GmbH Country: GERMANY Type: BFehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden. Serial No.:...

  • Page 18: Weight And Balance

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook Weight and balance Weighing Place the aircraft in a level position on three scales with the stabilizer and elevator leveled (0°). The centre of gravity is determined in [cm] at the distance to the BE and then converted to % of the wing depth.

  • Page 19: Loading Plan

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook Loading plan Date: Pilot: Date: Pilot: It is the pilot's responsibility to ensure that the maximum take-off mass (MTOW) is observed! POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 Page 19 of 84...

  • Page 20: Ground Handling

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook Ground handling Shunting Manual moving of the aircraft is accomplished by using the tail struts upper connections as push points. Since there is no tow bar applicable at the nose gear, you have to press down the tail to raise the nose wheel off the ground. With the nose wheel clear of ground, the aircraft can be simply steered by pivoting it on the main wheels.

  • Page 21: Parking

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook Parking When parking consider a number of factors: as a general precaution, set parking brake block the wheels with wheel blocks or brake blocks flap to zero position (Position 0) In severe weather and strong wind conditions, tie down the aircraft if a hangar is not available.
  • Page 22 POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook Figure 4: Upper attachment point on front lift strut Figure 5: Attachment point between cowling and propeller spinner POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 Page 22 of 84...

  • Page 23: Operation Of The Engine

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook Operation of the engine General information The engines ROTAX 912 UL / ULS are 4-cylinder 4-stroke boxer engines with water cooling. Turning the propeller by hand may only be done when the magnetic switches are switched off! Fuel for ROTAX 4-stroke-Flight engines: For the fuel types to be used, please refer to the...

  • Page 24: Equipment With Radiator Flap

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook The cylinder heads of ROTAX engines are cooled by liquid, the cylinders by ram air. On the ROTAX 912 UL / ULS engine types, only the coolant is cooled by a radiator.

  • Page 25: Notes For Using The Life-Starter Battery

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook Attention: If the radiator flap is completely closed, sufficient cooling air supply to the water cooler is no longer guaranteed over a longer period of time, i.e. the cylinder head or coolant temperature and oil temperature will rise into the impermissible range (red range).
  • Page 26 POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook In particular, however, this battery only develops the ability to deliver high starting currents during the starting process at a certain minimum temperature. In cold outside temperatures, this can lead to the fallacy - "the starter battery is empty".

  • Page 27: Flight Performances

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook Flight performances 10.1 Take-off distance The values given apply to the respective MTOM, calm wind and dry, level terrain with short greensward. ROTAX 912 UL ROTAX 912 ULS Sea level, + 59°F / 15°C, calm wind Takeoff distance approx.

  • Page 28: Cruising Speed

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook 10.4 Cruising speed At engine speed n = 4800 1/min (65%) ROTAX 912 UL ROTAX 912 ULS C42B 81 kn (150 km/h) 86 kn (159 km/h) Speed for maximum range: 78 kn (145 km/h) Maximum range with 14.3 imp.

  • Page 29: Pre-Flight Inspection

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook Pre-flight inspection Before each flight the pilot must carry out a visual inspection of the aircraft! 11.1 Engine Check propeller and spinner for damage and security Check cowling near the propeller for abrasion (sign of defective engine suspension or improper cowling attachment) Check for leakage under the engine cowling Check cooling liquids and lubricants...

  • Page 30: Left Wing

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook 11.3 Left wing Wing spar connections secured? Wing struts properly attached and secured? Auxiliary struts secured with quick-release fasteners? Pitot tube secured and free from dirt and water? Check aileron shift levers and push rods by opening the zippers on the wing bottom Check condition of fabric covering (rips, etc.) Check profiled struts for secure attachment...

  • Page 31: Empennage

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook 11.5 Empennage Check attachment of the horizontal stabilizer Check control surface hinges Check elevator inter-connection Check connections of the elevator push rod Check the elevator struts for a secured attachment and possible deformation Check rudder cables for being connected and secured Rudder connections...

  • Page 32: Cabin, Inside And Outside

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook 11.8 Cabin, inside and outside Check condition of windscreen, doors including locking mechanism (cracks) Check free movement of the steering (control stick, pedals, flap lever with a lock) Check the brake lever incl. stand lock (parking brake) Check aileron lever for being connected and secured Visually check aileron cables and pulleys Check/Open fuel valve...

  • Page 33: Safety Clip Draintap

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook 11.11 Safety clip draintap Auxiliary instructions for (dis)mounting the safety clip on the drainage tap under the right seat Removing the safety clip: To do this, pull the safety clip off the drainage tap using your thumb and index finger, as shown in the graphic below.

  • Page 34: 12 "Before Take-Off" Checklist

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook “Before take-off” checklist Are the seat belts fastened Control system free and correct Parachute system unlocked Electric instruments ..............O N Check fuel level Alimeter set Engine fuel shut off valve ............. O P E N All electric fuel pumps ..............

  • Page 35: Flight Operations

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook Flight Operations All speed values (IAS) below refer to the MTOW. 13.1 Taxiing The nose wheel steering is conventional. Push the right pedal to turn right. Push the left pedal to turn left. Taxiing is simple.
  • Page 36 POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook Pull the stick slightly back during the initial roll. The nose wheel will lift off at approx. 27 kn (50 km/h). Further accelerate with the nose wheel up 2-4 nches (5-10 cm) off the ground.

  • Page 37: Cruising Flight

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook 13.3 Cruising flight When transitioning to cruise flight, strive for an economical cruise speed. The required engine performance depends upon aircraft load. Max continuous engine speed is 5500 1/min. In order to fly the aircraft comfortably, it should be trimmed to the desired airspeed with the throttle set for the appropriate rpm for horizontal flight.

  • Page 38: Stalls

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook 13.5 Stalls In cruise flight configuration V (see operating limitations) the engine cowling will be well above the horizon. Shortly before reaching V , there will be a slight buffeting of the airframe. However, the aircraft is controllable even in the stalled flight condition.

  • Page 39: Descent And Landing

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook 13.6 Descent and landing If possible, the landing layout should be large-scale to allow time to set the corect landing configuration. The additional electric fuel pump must be switched on. To be able to make a steep approach on short landing strips, use flap position 2 (landing).

  • Page 40: Sudden Loss Of Engine Power

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook 13.8 Sudden loss of engine power I. Loss of engine power during take off Depending upon speed and altitude, lower nose and trim to gliding speed (approx. 65 kn (120 km/h) and flair the aircraft normally. Do not attempt to return to airfield if altitude is below 800 ft after gliding speed has been reached.

  • Page 41: Emergency Procedures

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook III. Starting the engine in flight Starting during flight with the engine intact is done as follows: Both magneto switches ............... O N Elektrical fuel pump ..............O N Throttle................1/4 O P E N Carburettor heat ...............
  • Page 42 POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook V. Loss of elevator control With the elevator trim flap, the aircraft can be trimmed to speeds between 49 and 103 kn (90 and 190 km/h). In calm weather conditions it can also be used to try to land the aircraft.

  • Page 43: Use Of The Built-In Parachute Rescue System

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook 13.10 Use of the built-in parachute rescue system Each C42 is equipped with a life-saving parachute system installed in the tail, permanently attached to the aircraft. The exit opening of the rescue system is marked with a warning sticker.
  • Page 44 POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook Figure 7: Release handle with safety pin Figure 8: Landing position (source: BRS) Notes on the service life of the rescue system For information on care, maintenance, servicing or periods of use of components of the rescue system, please refer to the information provided by the rescue system manufacturer.

  • Page 45: Attaching The Wings

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook Attaching the wings 14.1 Attaching the wings to the fuselage The wings are attached to the fuselage as follows: Step 1 Bring the wing main strut into a correct position to the wing by means of attaching the auxiliary struts in the receptacles on the front and rear wing spar.
  • Page 46 POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook Step 6 Attention! - Now immediately 1. Insert mounting bolts into the front wing spar bracket 2. Insert mounting bolts into the rear wing spar bracket 3. Insert toggle bolt into the square cross-frame spar to secure the wing support 4.

  • Page 47: Folding The Wings For Hangaring

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook 14.2 Folding the wings for hangaring Folding device optionally available Folding the wing can be done alone. However, a second person is advisable. Preparation: Remove roof Remove wing center section fairing Detach the aileron pushrods from the aileron balance Unlock left and right flaps connection With Posi / Strobes installed, loosen the electrical connection from...

  • Page 48: Rigging Data

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook Rigging data Wingspan ................31 ft (9450 mm) Wing area ..............134.6 sq ft (12,5 m Wing chord at root .............4.7 ft (1435 mm) Wing dihedral .................... 1° a) Incidence angle of the wing relative to the fuselage main tube: ..........
  • Page 49 POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook d) Control surface deflections Note: The angle of the aileron bottom relative to the wing chord is -5° (tangent front to rear spar). It is defined by the length of the aileron push rods. -5°...
  • Page 50 POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook Rudder Left 32° ± 2° 8.46" ± 0.59" (215 mm ± 15 mm) Right 32° ± 2° 8.46" ± 0.59" (215 mm ± 15 mm) Measuring point distance from the steering axis: ..... 16.14” (410 mm) Elevator 28°...
  • Page 51 POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook f) Trim-tab Lever nose-down: trim flap in relation to the elevator rudder area ........-5° With mechanically actuated trim flaps do not exceed -5° upwards -5° for mechanical trim Figure 10: Angle between trim tab and elevator g) Landing gear Main landing gear 2.0 - 2.5 bar...

  • Page 52: Information For Ultralights With Towing Device

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook Information for ultralights with towing device Please note that for using the C42 Series as a tow plane for towing gliders, towing aerial signs or decanting sky divers, different regulations may apply in different countries.
  • Page 53 POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook Tow rope and predetermined breaking point: Only ropes, which correspond to the aviation standards, can be used, DIN or factory standards, if these standards (specifications) contain sufficient information and ensure the delivery of consistent quality. The rope connection must be protected against abrasion by a suitable coating.
  • Page 54 POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook Abflug masse n [kg] 400,0 414,5 429,0 443,5 458,0 472,5 MTOW IKARUS C42 [kg] Table 2: Ratio of C42 takeoff weight to towing load Towing speeds The minimum speed of the tug and tow depends upon the type of glider being towed.
  • Page 55 POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook In order to achieve optimum performance during take-off and the towing of slow flying gliders, towing with flaps in flap position 1 is permitted. Important: Before towing, the pilot of the towing aircraft and the pilot of the glider must agree on the towing speed.
  • Page 56 POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook b) External factors Increase of take-off distance by about 5 % for every 18°F (10°C) increase of the air temperature Increase of take-off distance by about 10 % for every 1000 ft increase of the pressure altitude Decrease of take-off distance by about 10 % when taking off from a paved runway...
  • Page 57 POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook IV. Placards Subject Location Observe towing speed Next to the airspeed indicator Tow hook - pull - open On the release handle (yellow) Weak link - max. 660 lbs (300 daN) On the tow hook mount V.
  • Page 58 POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook b) During towing Lateral displacement of less than 30°, vertical displacement of the glider - less than 30° (up) and 20° (down) - can be corrected using the rudder and elevator. In the case of greater displacement angles, particularly high vertical displacement angles, the tow rope should be released by the towing pilot.

  • Page 59: Banner Tow

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook Please note that for using the C42 Series as a tow plane for towing gliders, towing aerial signs or decanting sky divers, different regulations may apply in different countries. Please contact your local authorities for further clarification.
  • Page 60 POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook II. Limitations a) Maximum permissible banner drag: ..........80 daN b) Passengers: ........1 pilot or 2 pilots during tow training Warning: Do not exceed maximum take-off weight (MTOW 472,5 kg)! c) Weak link rating, tow rope breaking point Banner tow ..................
  • Page 61 POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook III. Placards Subject Location Aero-towing: Operating conditions for banner In a view of the pilot on the tow are to be found in the instrument panel supplement Pilot's Operating Handbook. Watch airspeed during tow On the airspeed indicator tow hook - pull - open On the release lever...
  • Page 62 POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook b) Check the following before commencing aero-tow: Tow hook, release mechanism (functionality), rear mirror/camera position Condition of the tow rope and attachment elements (knots, connecting rings) Check banner for damage and completeness c) The laying out and picking up of the banner must comply with manufacturer recommendations.
  • Page 63 POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook Rotax 912 Ground roll Ground roll Take-off (80 hp) banner distance banner size 750 ft 460 ft 590 ft 1180 ft (70 m (140 m) (180 m) (360 m) 1290 ft 590 ft 690 ft 1350 ft...
  • Page 64 POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook For a climb sufficient power should be set, otherwise there will be a strong speed drop. The operating limits of the drive unit must not be exceeded. The relevant values should be constantly monitored. Fuel consumption increases by approximately 30 %.

  • Page 65: Inspection And Maintenance Intervals

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook 16.3 Inspection and maintenance intervals Note: The inspection and maintenance instructions in the operating handbook for the E 85 tow hook must be followed at all times. The maximum operating time of the tow hook between two general overhauls is: 2,000 take-offs or 10,000 releases The weak link must be replaced every 200 tows.

  • Page 66: Features Of The Aircraft Equipped For Handicapped Pilots

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook Features of the aircraft equipped for handicapped pilots All values given refer to the MTOW of the aircraft. I. Equipment If the following additional equipment is installed in the aircraft, it can be operated without using the feet to control the nose wheel and the rudder: modified throttle shaft including throttle lever extension rudder control lever with push rod...
  • Page 67 POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook III. Operation The nose wheel and the rudder are controlled with the left hand on the rudder control lever. By pulling out the rudder control lever, the aircraft turns to the left, by pushing it in, the aircraft turns to the right.

  • Page 68: Additional Instructions For Dropping Skydivers

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook Additional instructions for dropping skydivers Please note that for using the C42 Series as a tow plane for towing gliders, towing aerial signs or decanting sky divers, different regulations may apply in different countries.
  • Page 69 POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook III. Measures prior to the take-off The pilot and skydiver must agree on the following points before take-off: drop zone drop altitude drop airspeed agreed signals function and activation of the aircraft's recovery system Prior to take-off, the course of action for jumping out of the aircraft must be demonstrated and practised on the ground: opening the seat belt...

  • Page 70: Flying The Aircraft With Removed Doors

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook The seat belt on the co-pilot seat must be secured. During descent, airspeed limitations must be observed (max. 81kn / 150km/h due to removed door). A subsequent analysis of the drop, after it has been completed, is practical and useful for the future.

  • Page 71: Care And Maintenance

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook Care and maintenance 1. Care and cleaning All metal parts are corrosion-resistant and require no special care. Dirt on the aircraft and the fabric can be removed by using clear water. Repair of the wing fabric: repair even the smallest rips for your personal safety.
  • Page 72 Maintenance see maintenance manual IKARUS C42 Series Periodical inspections (50 / 100 hour inspection) should be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the C42 COMCO IKARUS GmbH Maintenance Manual and 912 ROTAX Maintenance Manual. If not conducted, the safety of the aircraft is not guaranteed and warranty claims may be omitted.

  • Page 73: Comco Ikarus Manufacturer Warranty

    This is the complete and exclusive warranty for the aircraft with original accessories of the Comco Ikarus GmbH. In no event shall Comco Ikarus be liable for damages or losses in excess of the purchase price nor for any incidental special or consequential damages,...
  • Page 74 You must ensure that all repair or customer service is handled at all times by the authorized ISC or ITB in accordance with Comco Ikarus service requirements. In some cases, you may be requested to provide additional information...
  • Page 75 Ikarus. Comco Ikarus does not warrant the installation, maintenance and service of the products, parts and accessories. Comco Ikarus will not be responsible in any way for problems or damages caused by not distributed by Comco Ikarus accessories which are connected to the aircraft or used together with it.
  • Page 76 POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook Warranty exclusion This warranty is not valid if the defects are due to damage, misuse, tampering, neglect or lack of care and in case of alterations or repair carried out by unauthorized persons. The following are examples of defects or damage not covered by this product warranty: 1.

  • Page 77: Appendix

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook •Appendix Appendix 22.1 Placards Subject Location Aerobatics warning ..........Instrument panel / Wing leading edge Information Rescue system ........Wing leading edge Trim ................ Roof frame Flaps, mechanical ..........Roof frame Engine oil specifications ........

  • Page 78: Reporting Form

    BFehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden. Serial No.: ______-______ Year of Manufacture: ________ Engine type: __________ Manufacturer: COMCO IKARUS GmbH Owner: ____________________________________________________ Airframe: ___________________________________ Total Flight Hours until Defect: __________________ Engine: _____________________________________ Airframe: ___________________________________ Total Flight Hours (Pilot) on Aircraft: ______________...

  • Page 79: Inspections Performed

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook •Appendix 22.3 Inspections performed Type: BFehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden. Serial No.: ________-________Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden. Marking: ________ Date Type of inspection Recognised expert POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 Page 79 of 84...

  • Page 80: Location Of The Parachute Rescue System

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook •Appendix 22.4 Location of the parachute rescue system Figure 11: Securing the rescue container against sliding down CAUTION: Lay the cable tie (450x7.8 mm) around the clamp of the ballistic rocket and trough the first, front mounting flap of the rescue system and tighten it.
  • Page 81 POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook •Appendix Figure 12: Installation position rescue system until September 2013 Figure 13: Installation position rescue system from September 2013 POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 Page 81 of 84...
  • Page 82 POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook •Appendix Figure 14: Illustration of exit opening rocket & rescue system POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 Page 82 of 84...

  • Page 83: Cirquit Diagram C42 Series

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook •Appendix 22.5 Cirquit diagram C42 Series Figure 15: Electric Masterplan POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 Page 83 of 84...

  • Page 84: List Of Illustrations

    POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook •Appendix List of illustrations Figure 1: 3-side view C42B ................6 Figure 2: Position of the aircraft during weighing ..........18 Figure 3: Suspension points on the roof frame ..........20 Figure 4: Upper attachment point on front lift strut ..........

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