iKarus C 42 Series User Manual

C42 SERIES Pilot Operating Handbook
POH Issue 4 Rev. 5 Page 66 of 91
2. 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!
c) Weak link rating, tow rope breaking point
Banner tow ........................................................................... 100 daN
d) Length of the tow rope
Laid-out banner .......................................... 131 ft - 197 ft (40 - 60 m)
Roller banner ............................................... 82 ft - 131 ft (25 - 40 m)
e) Speeds
Minimum airspeed .................................................... 46 kn (85 km/h)
Best rate of climb airspeed ....................................... 51 kn (95 km/h)
Airspeed during tow ................................................ 54 kn (100 km/h)
Maximum airspeed ................................................. 64 kn (120 km/h)
Pay attention to the maximum flap speed V
FE
!
f) Banner size
Rotax 912 UL (80 PS) ........................................ 1291 sq ft (120 m
2
)
Rotax 912 ULS (100 PS) .................................... 1614 sq ft (150 m
2
)
Maximum banner height .................................................... 16 ft (5 m)
Maximum banner mass ............................................... 44 lbs (20 kg)
3. Placards
a) In a view of the pilot on the instrument panel:
- Aero-towing:
- Operating conditions for banner tow are to be found in the
supplement to the Pilot's Operating Handbook.

iKarus C 42 Series Specifications

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Brand	iKarus
Model	C 42 Series
Category	Aircrafts
Language	English