Comco Ikarus C42-E - 2 Limitations; Airspeed Markings and Ranges; Critical Airspeeds; Structural Load Limitations

C42E 540kg LSA POH Issue 3 China 15.03.2016
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2 LIMITATIONS
Airspeed markings - all speeds are Indicated Air Speeds (IAS).
White Arc: 40 to 78 mph (35 to 68 kt) —full flap operating range.
Green Arc: 48 to 110 mph (42 to 96 kt) — normal operating range.
Yellow Arc: 110 to 139 mph (96 to 121 kt) CAUTION, DO NOT USE IN TURBULENCE.
Red Line: 139 mph (121 kt) V
NE
VELOCITY NEVER EXCEED.
Yellow Triangle: 62 mph, 54 kt - Recommended Minimum Approach Speed
Airspeeds - all speeds are Indicated Air Speeds (IAS).
V
S0
Stall speed, full flaps: 40 mph, 35 kt
V
S1
Stall speed, flaps retracted: 48 mph, 42 kt
V
FE
Max. flap extended speed : 78 mph, 68 kt
V
A
Max. manoeuvring speed, 103 mph, 90 kt
V
NE
, Never Exceed Speed: 139 mph, 121 kt
V
NE &
V
A limitations are affected when flying with doors removed:
VNE (Velocity Never Exceed): 93 mph, 81 kt.
Service Ceiling: not defined.
Structural limitations:
Positive limit load factor 4g (at all speeds)
Negative limit load factor -2g
Approved Manoeuvres
Non-aerobatic operation only.
Any manoeuvre necessary for normal flight.
Stalls.
Steep turns with bank angles not exceeding 60°