iKarus C42 Series Maintenance Manual

COMCO IKARUS
Maintenance Manual C42 Series
MaintenanceManual C42-
Series_Issue_VII_18.02.2014.doc
Revison No.:1 57 from 107
No. Description
Inspection
Ref.
Chapter
Signature
every 50
hours
very 100
hours
38
Visual inspection of condition of heat exchanger and check for leaks
(C42 B / E only)
x x
39 Check oil tank for amount of oil, condition, leaks and attachment
x x
40
Construction year 2005 and younger - visual inspection of condition
and attachment of overflow container (on the firewall); empty, if
necessary
x x
41 Oil and oil filter change
in accordance
with Rotax
manual
42 Exhaust system
43 Check condition of attachment springs and that none are missing
x x
44
Check mufflers and manifold for damage, in particular for cracks in
the weld seams; if necessary, repair at a specialist workshop
x x
45 Check exhaust shroud for secure fitting; if necessary, tighten straps
x x
PLEASE NOTE: Every 500 hours the exhaust pipes connected to the silencer on the right side have to be
dismantled and the condition of the pipe inside the silencer has to be checked concerning any deformations
using a lamp.
46 Heating
47
Visual inspection of heating tube in the engine compartment (red
tube) and in the cockpit (silver aluminium tube under the instrument
panel) for deformation, proper attachment and condition
x x
48 Check condition and functionality of heating valve
x x
49
50 Propeller
51
Service according to the relevant instructions from COMCO IKARUS
GmbH
in accordance with COMCO IKARUS
GmbH instructions
52
Check torque moment of propeller screws in accordance with
propeller manual
x
53 Propeller blades
54
Check for abrasion and damage, check condition of propeller tips and
leading edges; repair in accordance with COMCO IKARUS GmbH
instructions
x x
55 Spinner
56 Visual inspection for damage
x x
57
Check secure fitting of all attachment screws and that none are
missing
x x
58 Hub
59
Check hub for damage, in particular for cracks and check condition
and secure fitting of attachment screws (spinner must be removed)
x
60 Check spinner plate for cracks near the adapter
x x

iKarus C42 Series Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Comco Ikarus
Type	Light sport aircraft
Maximum takeoff weight	472.5 kg (1, 042 lb)
Engine	Rotax 912
Horsepower	80 hp (60 kW)
Cruise speed	160 km/h
Range	800 km
Service ceiling	4, 000 m
Stall speed	65 km/h
Rate of climb	5 m/s