iKarus C42 Series Maintenance Manual

COMCO IKARUS
Maintenance Manual C42 Series
MaintenanceManual C42-
Series_Issue_VII_18.02.2014.doc
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2) Remove batten safety plate by bending it up. A new plate is delivered with a
new batten.
Figure 67: Batten safety plate
3) Pull out the lower batten. Pliers may be used to do this.
4) Pull out the upper batten by loosening the eccentric spanner.
5) Insert new upper batten into the guide of the wing covering until it snaps into
the batten seat in the front wing tube.
6) Insert new batten safety plate in the slot provided in the eccentric spanner.
7) Insert the angled batten connection into the batten guide rail.
8) Push in the upper batten until the batten is in its seat at the front wing tube.
9) Tighten the eccentric spanner until the batten lies flat under the wing
covering. Press the other side of the wing with your hand to prevent damage
to the covering.
10) Push the lower batten into the guide of the wing covering until it touches the
front wing tube.
11) Bend/flatten the safety plate around the end of the batten. Be careful not to
break the plate.
batten safety plate
eccentric spanner
rear wing
tube
upper / lower batten

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