COMCO IKARUS
Maintenance Manual C42 Series
MaintenanceManual C42-
Series_Issue_VII_18.02.2014.doc
Revison No.:1 94 from 107
6 Appendix
6.1 Operating fluids
6.1.1 Engine oil
Exact details concerning oil type and amount are given in the Rotax documents.
6.1.2 Coolant
The coolant used must be suitable for aluminium engines and must not be mixed.
For exact composition details, please consult the appropriate Rotax documents.
6.1.3 Brake fluid
Magura brake fluid, type: ROYAL BLOOD
Beringer brake fluid, type: KFZ – brake fluid ( DOT-4, DDT 5 )
No other brake fluids or hydraulic fluids may be used as they could damage the
sealings.
Brake fluid can be ordered from an IFC / ISC.
6.2 Settings
6.2.1 Angle of incidence wing - fuselage tube
The angle of incidence of the wing to the fuselage tube: 8.5°
The angle is measured from the underside of the rear wing tube to the underside of
the forward wing tube at the root rib.
6.2.2 Angle of incidence horizontal tail fin - fuselage tube
The angle is measured from the underside of the forward tube to the underside of the
rear tube of the horizontal tail fin.
The difference in the angle of incidence between the wing and the horizontal tail fin
measured at the root rib is 1.5°