iKarus C42 Series Maintenance Manual

COMCO IKARUS
Maintenance Manual C42 Series
MaintenanceManual C42-
Series_Issue_VII_18.02.2014.doc
Revison No.:1 61 from 107
No. Description
Inspection
Ref.
Chapter
Signature
every 50
hours
very 100
hours
125 Clean, grease and secure rod ends and check for play
x
126 Check security of aileron push-rods short/long
x x
4.3.5.2
127
Check quick-release fittings of the aileron push-rods at the aileron
quadrant for freedom of movement and secure closure
x x
128
Check aileron cables, thimbles and swaged grommets for damage
and secure attachment
x
129
Check cable tension of the aileron quadrant; if necessary, adjust
using eccentric wheel
x x
4.3.6.1
130
Check aileron quadrant and bellcranks in the wing for freedom of
movement and security; if necessary, wash out the journal bearings
and grease
x
131 Wing flaps
132 Visual inspection of the condition of wing flaps
x x
133
Check condition, secure fitting, play and security of wing flap hinges
(fork joints), in particular wear of the eye-bolts and bolts
x x
134 Clean, grease and secure fork joints
x
135 Check functionality, freedom of movement and play in the controls
x x
136
Check fitting of sliding sleeves on the flap spar; sliding sleeves and
spars must fit exactly into each other
x x
4.3.6.2
137
Loosen the sliding sleeves and check for wear; clean and grease as
required
x
138
Check the spring-loaded locks at the sliding sleeves for proper form fit
(they must positively lock at the front and rear end of the tubes)
x x
139 Check spring-loaded locks freedom of movement
x
140 Check the wing flap steering rod for damage and secure fitting
x x
141
Check condition of swivel heads of connections: steering lever - wing
flap push-rods - actuator lever
x x
142 Clean, grease and secure swivel heads and check for play
x
143
Check secure fitting and functionality of wing flap link and actuator
lever
Note:
The detents in the flap track tend to enlarge with time; if the flap lever
shows significant play in one of the detents the flap track must be
replaced
x x
144 Grease the flap tracks
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