iKarus C42 Series Maintenance Manual

COMCO IKARUS
Maintenance Manual C42 Series
MaintenanceManual C42-
Series_Issue_VII_18.02.2014.doc
Revison No.:1 59 from 107
No. Description
Inspection
Ref.
Chapter
Signature
every 50
hours
very 100
hours
85 Main landing gear
86
Check main landing gear fairing for secure fitting and damage; repair
or replace as required
x x
87
Check wheel pants and wheel pant brackets for secure fitting and
damage; repair or replace as required
x x
88
Check cross beam for damage and deformation (visual inspection of
beam); check screw connections between fuselage fittings and cross
beam for secure fitting (visual inspection under the seats)
x
89 Check rivet connections between cross beam and joists
x
90
Check axle tubes (swing axles) for damage and secure fitting; check
connections and bearings, in particular plastic spacers between the
joists on the cross beam
x x
91
Check condition of trailing arm for damage, secure fitting and freedom
of movement of the rod ends
x x
92
Check condition of spar struts for damage and secure fitting
(inspection through baggage bin)
x x
93
Check shock absorber rubber boots for damage and porosity; replace
as required
x x
94
Check functionality, condition and attachment of shock absorbers;
pressure check
x
4.3.3.2
95 Tyres
96
Check tyres for damage, uneven wear, age and tread; replace as
required
x x
97 Check tyre pressure, adjust appropriately
x x
98 Wheel rims
99 Check for damage, deformation and cracks; replace if necessary
x x
100 Check condition of valves
x x
101 Check wheel bearings for play and freedom of movement
x x
102 Brakes
103 Check braking function
x x
104 Check attachments of lines to main landing gear
x x
105
Check brake system in its entirety for damage and leaks; repair leaks,
fill up with brake fluid and ventilate system as required
x
4.3.4.1
106 Check proper attachment of lines to the brake lever and the brakes
x x
107
Visual inspection of brake pads, check for uneven, asymmetrical wear
or reaching wear limit; replace pads if necessary
x x
4.3.4.2

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