C42 Owner’s Manual (Microlight) Page 14
4.07 Shutting down the engine:
During the descent and subsequent taxiing, the engine will have cooled down enough to permit
immediate shut-down after parking.
Turn off all electrical accessories and radios before shutting down the engine.
4.08 Sudden loss of engine power:
Set attitude for best glide at 58 kts and trim (This is a good compromise speed and easy to
achieve quickly). Assess the wind direction and select a suitable landing area into wind. Plan
your approach and execute this action.
If you have time check the reason for engine failure:
Master switch ON
Magneto switches ON
Fuel tap ON
Choke OFF
Try restart:
Auxiliary fuel pump ON
Throttle set 1/4 open
Press starter
If restart not achieved and you still have sufficient height and time make a MAY DAY call. Stay
on the frequency you are already on if contact established. Remember it is more important to
keep flying the aircraft on your planned approach than any other action.
Do not turn your back on the planned landing site or make a 360 degree. A constant aspect
approach is recommended coupled with beats and turns and or sideslip to increase rate of
descent.
IMPORTANT: SHUT DOWN CHECKS (Prior to landing)
Throttle closed
Master OFF magnetos OFF
Fuel OFF
Security - harnesses tight, reassure passenger
1 Stage of flap can be applied at any time during your descent.
During your initial approach you should be aiming at the middle off the landing site bringing your
aiming point back to one third in after applying full flap. All emergency landings should be made
into wind with full flap to minimise landing speed.
Remember - KEEP FLYING THE AIRCRAFT AT ALL TIMES.
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