COMCO IKARUS
Maintenance Manual C42 Series
MaintenanceManual C42-
Series_Issue_VII_18.02.2014.doc
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1 Introduction
1.1 Overview on maintenance
The operational safety of an aircraft depends not only on its design parameters and
operating conditions but also on proper care and maintenance.
Maintenance includes all inspections, servicing and repairs and must be carried out
at regular intervals. The following inspections are scheduled for the C42:
− every 50 hours
− every 100 hours
Before every flight, a pre-flight check must be carried out by the pilot.
In the case of damage caused by a hard landing or a collision with obstacles, special
inspections and repair work must be carried out.
These measures have been developed to ensure that the aircraft remains airworthy
over a longer period of time, that wear and tear is minimised and that the C42 has a
long service life.
Experience shows that regular care and maintenance exceeding the levels required
by the inspections results in a good, clean and well-performing aircraft. Defects and
damage are more readily detected if the aircraft is regularly cared for and cleaned.