COMCO IKARUS
Maintenance Manual C42 Series
MaintenanceManual C42-
Series_Issue_VII_18.02.2014.doc
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2.8.8 Brakes:
The wheels of the main landing gear are equipped with hydraulic disc brakes and
parking brake function. The brake lever with integrated master brake cylinder is
located in the control stick. Braking force is transmitted to the brakes via hydraulic
tubes.
In June 2003 the brake system had to be altered because the old system was no
longer being manufactured. Since then, the C42 has been equipped with Magura Big
brakes. Due to this change, alterations have also been made to the wheel axles, the
brake shoes and the brake discs as well as to the length of the trailing arms.
From February 2010 a new type of brake will be offered as optional equipment. This
high-quality disc brake made by Beringer is characterised by high wear-resistance
and constant brake force. A better-quality wheel is part of this optional equipment
which offers better impact damping and a much longer service life. Retro-fit kits will
be available from February 2010 from COMCO IKARUS GmbH and can be ordered
from the IFC / ISC.
From November 2010 another new type of brake will be offered as optional
equipment. This premium disc brake system made by “Tost” excels in high stability
and braking efficiency. Aero Classic tires are mounted with this brake system serially.
The easy and low-price retrofitting on aircrafts with “Magura Big” brakes (from June
2003) has to be pointed out. Retro-fit kits are available from November 2010 from
COMCO IKARUS and distributed via the ISC’s / IFC’s and ITB’s.
Figure 46: Brake system – "Magura-Sachs" brakes (up until 06/2003)
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