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Comco Ikarus C42-E - Loss of Engine Power in Flight; Emergency Landing Without Engine Power

Comco Ikarus C42-E
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C42E 540kg LSA POH Issue 3 China 15.03.2016
Page 11 of 36
Do not turn your back on the planned landing site or make a 360 degree turn. A constant aspect approach
is recommended coupled with beats and turns and or sideslip to increase rate of descent.
IMPORTANT: SHUT DOWN CHECKS (Prior to landing)
Throttle closed
Master switch OFF
Magneto switches OFF
Main fuel shut off valve OFF
Security harnesses tight, reassure passenger
1 Stage of flap can be applied at any time during your descent.
During your initial approach you should be aiming at the middle off the landing site bringing your aiming
point back to one third in after applying full flap. All emergency landings should be made into wind with
full flap to minimize landing speed.
Remember - KEEP FLYING THE AIRCRAFT AT ALL TIMES.
3.6 Emergency landing without engine power
Set attitude for best glide at 60 knots and set the flaps to position 2 (11° / half flap) (This is a good
compromise speed and easy to achieve quickly). Assess the wind direction and select a suitable landing
area into wind. Plan your approach and execute this action.
If you have sufficient height and time make a MAY DAY call. Stay on the frequency you are already on if
contact established. Remember it is more important to keep flying the aircraft on your planned approach
than any other action.
Do not turn your back on the planned landing site or make a 360 degree turn. A constant aspect approach
is recommended coupled with beats and turns and or sideslip to increase rate of descent.
IMPORTANT: SHUT DOWN CHECKS (Prior to landing)
Throttle closed
Master switch OFF
Magneto switches OFF
Main fuel shut off valve OFF
Security harnesses tight, reassure passenger
1 Stage of flap can be applied at any time during your descent.
During your initial approach you should be aiming at the middle off the landing site bringing your aiming
point back to one third in after applying full flap. All emergency landings should be made into wind with
full flap to minimize landing speed.
Remember - KEEP FLYING THE AIRCRAFT AT ALL TIMES.

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