C42E 540kg LSA POH Issue 3 China 15.03.2016
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1 GENERAL INFORMATION
The C42 E is a conventional modern light aircraft. Constructed around a tubular aluminum framework with
composite fairings and laminate-fabric flying surface coverings it is aerodynamic, lightweight and easy to
maintain and repair. Fitted with an efficient Rotax 912ULS four-stroke flat-four engine it requires minimal
maintainence and yet returns excellent fuel economy and a high power to weight ratio.
Gross weight: 540kg 1191lb
Top speed: 111kt IAS sea level, Rotax 912ULS
Cruise speed: 100kt IAS 75% power, sea level, Rotax 912ULS
Fuel Range: 320nm 65L tank, 75kt≙ 140 kmh cruise, sea level, 1hr reserve
Climb rate: 930fpm at 66kt IAS Rotax 912ULS
Stall speed: VS0 35kt IAS full flap 37 kt ≙ 68 kmh
VS1 38kt IAS half flap 40 kt ≙ 74 kmh
VS 42kt IAS no flap 43 kt ≙ 80 kmh
Fuel capacity: 65L 17US Gallons
Fuel Type: Unleaded Premium Autogas MON 85, RON 95, AKI 91 minimum
AVGAS 100LL See Rotax manual for advice
Maximum power: Rotax 912ULS 100hp at 5800rpm note 5500rpm max continuous