C42 SERIES Pilot Operating Handbook
POH Issue 4 Rev. 5 Page 28 of 91
4.8 Sudden loss of engine power
I Loss of engine power during take off
Depending upon speed and altitude, lower nose and trim to gliding speed
(ca.54 kn / 100 km/h).
Do not attempt to return to airfield if altitude is below 1000 ft after gliding
speed has been reached. At lower altitudes it is best to land straight ahead
without attempting any course corrections.
Before attempting an emergency landing in rough terrain, turn off the fuel
valve and switch off the ignition. When landing in a high vegetation (grain or
similar) reduce speed directly above the vegetation by extending the flaps to
position III, pull stick fully aft and allow the aircraft to sink into the vegetation.
II Loss of engine power during cruising flight
Cross-country flights should be planned to ensure that a suitable landing
field could be reached in the case of a loss of the engine power.
Once gliding speed has been established (flap position I = cruising flight,
V
IAS
= 48 - 54 kn / 90 - 100 km/h), look for a suitable landing field taking into
consideration wind conditions. The best glide ratio is approx. 1:11 at
490 ft/min (2.5 m/s).
A lower rate of descent can be achieved with flap position II (take-
off/landing), at approx. 48 kn (90 km/h), however it does not result in a better
glide path.
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