C42 SERIES Pilot Operating Handbook
POH Issue 4 Rev. 5 Page 58 of 91
Tow rope and predetermined breaking point:
Only ropes, which correspond to the aviation standards, can be used, DIN
or factory standards, if these standards (specifications) contain sufficient
information and ensure the delivery of consistent quality. The rope
connection must be protected against abrasion by a suitable coating.
When using the tow rope without a predetermined breaking point the true
ultimate load of the tow rope must not exceed 300 daN. In the case of tow
ropes with a higher ultimate load, a predetermined weak link must be
installed for the protection of the aircraft and the glider.
Length of the tow rope: .......................................... 131 - 197 ft (40 - 60 m)
Max. nominal breaking strength
of the weak link: .............................................................. 660 lbs (300 daN)
Joining ring pair on the tow rope according to LN 65091
17.2 Operating limitations
a) Permissible take-off weights
The aircrafts of the IKARUS C42 series are approved for towing gliders
with a maximum take-off weight of 1433 lbs (650 kg).
The maximum take-off weight of the towing aircraft in this case is 882 lbs
(400 kg).
The maximum take-off weight of 1041 lbs (472.5 kg) of the towing aircraft
may only then be used to the full if the weight of the glider does not
exceed 882 lbs (400 kg).
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