iKarus C42 Owner's Manual

START CHECKS
Brakes ON facing safe direction, area all clear
Flaps neutral
Main fuel tap ON
All switches OFF, radio, transponder OFF
*Carb heat OFF
Master switch ON
*
EFIS switch on
Aux fuel pump ON for 10 secs and turn OFF
Magnetos ON
Throttle set to idle and choke if required
Check area clear
Shout ‘CLEAR PROP’
START engine set 2000 rpm, when engine cold warm at 2500 rpm
*Strobe ON
Check aux fuel pump OFF and choke OFF
*Record Hobbs reading and time
Radio ON *Transponder on standby
DURING TAXI
Check brakes, s
lip ball and compass
PRE FLIGHT (VITAL ACTIONS)
Park into wind
Brakes on and locked
Set throttle at 2000 rpm (if still warming engine 2500 rpm)
Controls full and free and correct sense
Harnesses and hatches secure (no light visible at bottom of door)
Loose items stowed
Flight instruments set and correct
Engine temperatures and pressures within limits
Magneto check at 4000 rpm (max drop 200 rpm)
Throttle to idle
Reset throttle to 2000 rpm
*Carb heat ON
Fuel ON, Aux fuel pump ON, contents sufficient
Trim set for take off and flaps set as required
*Carb heat OFF (should have been on a minimum 15 secs)
*Remove BRS safety pin
Check all clear for take off
Check full power during take off roll (min 5000 rpm)
AFTER TAKE OFF
Flaps neutral above 100 feet
Aux fuel pump off above 1000 feet
Engine temperatures and pressures within limits
SPEEDS
I
n the climb:
Flaps set 1 stage: 58 kts
Flaps set neutral: 70 kts
ON ROUTE
Location and heading
Instruments both flight and engine good
Fuel sufficient
Elapsed time and time remaining
*Carb heat ON for 15 secs and turn OFF
DOWNWIND / AIRFIELD APPROACH
Altimeter set to QFE
B
rakes OFF
Aux fuel pump ON
Fuel sufficient for go around
*Carb heat ON
Engine temperatures and pressures good
Activity
BASE LEG
Flaps set 1 stage
FINAL
Flaps set 2 stage if required
*Carb heat OFF
Clear to land
RUNWAY CLEAR
Flaps up (neutral)
Aux fuel pump OFF
Lights OFF
SHUTDOWN
Brakes ON
Magneto check at 2000 rpm
Radio, Transponder, Nav aids OFF
Throttle to idle
Aux fuel pump OFF, Lights OFF
Check Hobbs reading and record time
Magnetos OFF
Strobe OFF
Master switch OFF
*Refit BRS safety pin
C42
C
HECK
LIST
EMERGENCY SHUT DOWN
T Throttle closed
I Ig nition and magnetos OFF
F Fuel OFF
S Security Harnesses Hatches
EXTREME MANOEUVRE
H Height sufficient
A Airframe suitable
S Security and loose items
E Engine temps and pressures
L Location
L Lookout
C42
CHECK LIST
On approach:
Flaps set neutral: 60 kts
Flaps set 1 stage: 58 kts (xwind 10 kts +)
Flaps set 2 stage: 55 kts
*If fitted

iKarus C42 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Comco Ikarus
Type	Ultralight Aircraft
Engine	Rotax 912
Cruise Speed	160 km/h
Stall Speed	65 km/h
Seats	2
Height	2.3 m
Maximum Takeoff Weight	472.5 kg
Range	800 km
Service Ceiling	4000 m
Power Output	80 hp
Rate of Climb	5 m/s