iKarus C42 Owner's Manual

C42 Owner’s Manual (Microlight) Page 6
SECTION 1 - AIRFRAME AND ENGINE LIMITATIONS
Air
speeds - all speeds are Indicated Air Speeds (IAS).
V
NE
, Never Exceed Speed: 139 mph, 121 kt
V
A
Max. manoeuvring speed, 94 mph, 82 kt
V
S0
Stall speed, full flaps: 37 mph, 32 kt
V
S1
Stall speed, flaps retracted: 47 mph, 41 kt
V
FE
Max speed : 72 mph, 63 kt
V
NE &
V
A limitations are affected when flying with doors removed Aerosport MOD C42/019
VNE (Velocity Never Exceed): 103 mph, 90 kt.
VA (Maximum Speed for Full Deflection of Controls / Rough Air): 80 mph, 70 kt.
Weights:
Empty weight (max): 265.5 kg 100 hp 912S
268
kg 80hp 912
Max gross weight: 450 kg.
With 472.5kg MTOW Performance Aviation MOD C42PAUK/001 and Ballistic Recovery System
Performance Aviation MOD C42PAUK/003 or C42PAUK/006:
Empty weight (max): 288 kg 100 hp 912S
290.
5 kg 80hp 912
Max gross weight: 472.5 kg.
Areas:
Wing area 135 sq ft, 12.5 sq.m
Structural limitations:
Positive limit load 4g (at all speeds)
Negative limit load -2g
Centre of gravity limits: (Zero datum at the wing leading edge root)
Forward centre of gravity 350 mm aft of datum (366mm at M>450kg).
Rearward centre of gravity 560 mm aft of datum.
Airspeed markings:
White Arc: 37 to 72 mph (32 to 63 kt) —full flap operating range.
Green Arc: 47 to 94 mph (41 to 82 kt) — normal operating range.
Yellow Arc: 94 to 139 mph (82 to 121 kt) CAUTION, DO NOT USE IN TURBULENCE.
Red Line: 139 mph (121 kt) V
NE
VELOCITY NEVER EXCEED.
Yellow Triangle: 60 mph, 52 kt - Recommended Minimum Approach Speed
Control Deflection Limits
At V
NE
control surfaces should not be deflected more than one third full range.
V
A
is the maximum speed permitted in turbulent conditions. Full deflection of the
controls at speeds above V
A
is prohibited.

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Brand	iKarus
Model	C42
Category	Aircrafts
Language	English