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TYPE APPROVAL DATA SHEET

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Overview

This document is the Microlight Type Approval Data Sheet (TADS) for the Comco Ikarus C42C aircraft, detailing its specifications, limitations, and compliance with UK regulations. It includes information on the aircraft's weight, power plants, performance, and mandatory modifications.

  • Max Take-Off Weight: 450 kg or 472.5 kg with modifications.
  • Two seats with a maximum pilot weight of 120 kg per seat.
  • Engine options include Rotax 912 UL and Rotax 912 ULS.
  • Stall speed is 36 mph (31 kt) at MTOW.
  • Rate of climb: 700 fpm for C42 FB80, 1000 fpm for C42 FB100.
  • Never exceed speed: 144 mph (125 kt) IAS.
  • Fuel capacity options: 65 litres or 100 litres depending on the model.
  • Mandatory modifications and service bulletins are listed.

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Pilot's Operating Handbook
File size
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354 KB
Publisher
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bmaa.org
Language
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en

Specifications & performance

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Specifications

Mtow kg
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450
Max zfw kg
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268 kg / 290.5 kg
Empty weight kg
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265 kg / 285 kg
Fuel capacity l
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65 litres / 100 litres

Performance

Stall speed mph
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36
Landing distance m
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205
Takeoff distance m
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205
Rate of climb fpm fb80
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700
Rate of climb fpm fb100
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1000

V-speeds

VA_KTS
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82
VNE_KTS
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125
VSO_KTS
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34

Weight & balance

Max cg aft mm
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540
Max cg fwd mm
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350
Max pilot weight kg
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120
Min pilot weight kg
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55
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What is the TYPE APPROVAL DATA SHEET?

The TYPE APPROVAL DATA SHEET is a pilot's operating handbook for the Comco Ikarus C42C.

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Manufacturer and Certification

The aircraft is manufactured by The Light Aircraft Company Limited and certified under BCAR Section S Issue 7.

Power Plants

The aircraft can be equipped with Rotax 912 UL or ULS engines, with specific propeller types and configurations.

Mandatory Limitations

Includes maximum take-off weight, center of gravity limits, cockpit loadings, and never exceed speeds.

Performance

Details the aircraft's rate of climb, stall speed, and take-off/landing distances.

Instruments Required

Lists the necessary instruments for operation, including ASI, altimeter, and oil pressure gauges.

Mandatory Modifications

Outlines required modifications and service bulletins for airworthiness.

Safety notes

  • Max Take-Off Weight is 450 kg or 472.5 kg with modifications.
  • Never exceed speed is 144 mph (125 kt) IAS.
  • Maximum bank angle for maneuvers is 60º.
  • Normal acceleration limits are +4g / -2g.
  • Fuel specifications must meet minimum RON requirements.
  • Mandatory placards must be fitted for flight limitations and engine parameters.

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BRITISH MICROLIGHT AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION (BMAA) MICROLIGHT TYPE APPROVAL DATA SHEET (TADS) NO: BM-92 ISSUE: 2 Issued on behalf of the UK CAA by the BMAA, UK CAA organisation approval ref. DAI/8909/84 TADS BM92 Issue 2 Page 1 of 11 TYPES: Ikarus C42 FB80 Charlie and Ikarus C42 FB100 Charlie (1) MANUFACTURER: The Light Aircraft Company Limited - DAI/9957/14 Hangar 4, Little Snoring Airfield, Fakenham, NR21 0JL (UK type approval holder for Comco Ikarus GmbH) (2) UK IMPORTER: N/A (3) CERTIFICATION: BCAR Section S Issue 7 (4) DEFINITION OF BASIC STANDARD: Comco Masterbuild 2008 Build standard 4 (5) COMPLIANCE WITH THE MICROLIGHT DEFINITION (a) MTOW 450kg 472.5kg1 or TLAC TMC42-15 Mod applied. (b) No. Seats 2 (c) Maximum Wing Loading 37.8 kg/m² / 39.7 kg/m² (d) Vso 34 kt CAS (e) Permitted range of pilot weights 55 – 220 kg total, Max 120 kg per seat (f) Typical Empty Weight (ZFW) 265 kg / 285 kg (g) ZFW + 172 kg crew + 1 hr fuel (10 kg C42 FB 80 & 12.5 kg C42 FB 100) 439.5 kg C42 FB80 442 kg C42 FB100 (h) ZFW + 86 kg pilot + full fuel (65 litres / 47 kg) FB80 (100 litres / 72 kg) FB80 390.5 kg 423.5 kg (i) Max ZFW at initial permit issue C42 FB80 268 kg / 290.5 kg C42 FB100 265.5 kg / 288 kg 1 With approved Airframe Mounted Total Recovery Parachute System (AMTPRS) BRITISH MICROLIGHT AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION (BMAA) MICROLIGHT TYPE APPROVAL DATA SHEET (TADS) NO: BM-92 ISSUE: 2 Issued on behalf of the UK CAA by the BMAA, UK CAA organisation approval ref. DAI/8909/84 TADS BM92 Issue 2 Page 2 of 11 (6) POWER PLANTS Designation C42 FB100 Charlie C42 FB80 Charlie C42 FB80 Charlie Engine Type Rotax 912 ULS Rotax 912 UL Rotax 912 UL Reduction Gear 2.43:1 2.27:1 2.27:1 Exhaust System Heggerman Heggerman Heggerman Intake System Twin carburettor Twin carburettor Twin carburettor Propeller Type Helix Prop H50F 1.75 R-S-14- 3 Warp Drive 3 blade Neuform Fixed Pitch 3 blade Propeller Dia x Pitch 175 cm x 14º Fixed Pitch 68” x 21º @ 400 mm from hub edge 175 cm x 23º @ 310 mm from hub edge Max Static rpm 4800 TBD TBD Noise Type Cert N/A N/A N/A AAN approving configuration AAN BMAA-1100 Issue 1 TBD TBD Designation C42 FB100 Charlie C42 FB100 Charlie C42 FB100 Charlie C42 FB100 Charlie Engine Type Rotax 912 ULS Rotax 912 ULS Rotax 912 ULS Rotax 912 ULS Reduction Gear 2.43:1 2.43:1 2.43:1 2.43:1 Exhaust System Heggerman Heggerman Heggerman Heggerman Intake System Twin carburettor Twin carburettor Twin carburettor Twin carburettor Propeller Type Warp Drive 3 blade Neuform Fixed Pitch 3 blade Neuform Variable Pitch 3 blade Neuform Fixed Pitch 3 blade Propeller Dia x Pitch 68” x 25º @ 400 mm radius 175 cm x 27º @ 310 mm from hub edge 180 cm x 24º to 31º @ 310 mm from hub edge 175 cm x 25º @ 310 mm from hub edge giving an MGSRPM of 5100 Max Static RPM 5000 4800 5400 5100 Noise Type Cert N/A N/A N/A N/A AAN approving configuration AAN BMAA-1100 Issue 1 AAN BMAA-1100 Issue 1 AAN BMAA-1100 Issue 1 AAN BMAA-1100 Issue 1 BRITISH MICROLIGHT AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION (BMAA) MICROLIGHT TYPE APPROVAL DATA SHEET (TADS) NO: BM-92 ISSUE: 2 Issued on behalf of the UK CAA by the BMAA, UK CAA organisation approval ref. DAI/8909/84 TADS BM92 Issue 2 Page 3 of 11 (7) MANDATORY LIMITATIONS: (a) Max Take-Off Weight 450 kg or 472.5 kg2 or TLAC TMC42-15 Mod applied. (b) CG Limits Aft Limit Fwd Limit 540 mm aft of datum 350 mm aft of datum (c) CG datum Wing Leading Edge (d) Cockpit Loadings Min Max Baggage Total 55 kg 220 kg Max 120 kg per seat 10kg (with mod embodied) (e) Never Exceed Speed 144 mph (125 kt) IAS 103 mph (90 kt) IAS Flying Without Doors (f) Manoeuvring Speed 94 mph (82 kt) IAS 80 mph (70 kt) IAS Flying Without Doors (g) Permitted Manoeuvres Maximum bank angle 60º Non Aerobatic Normal acceleration limits, +4g / -2g (h) Fuel Contents (Max Usable) 65 litres (Aerosport Mod C42/011) 100 litres (Aerosport Mod C42/005) 2 With approved Airframe Mounted Total Recovery Parachute System (AMTPRS) BRITISH MICROLIGHT AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION (BMAA) MICROLIGHT TYPE APPROVAL DATA SHEET (TADS) NO: BM-92 ISSUE: 2 Issued on behalf of the UK CAA by the BMAA, UK CAA organisation approval ref. DAI/8909/84 TADS BM92 Issue 2 Page 4 of 11 (i) Power Plant Engine Rotax 912 UL Rotax 912 ULS Max RPM 5800 (5 min) 5500 (continuous) 5800 (5 min) 5500 (continuous) MAX Coolant Temp. 120 ºC 120 ºC MAX EGT 880 ºC 880 ºC Fuel Spec 90 RON minimum unleaded to EN 228 Normal, Super or Super Plus, AVGAS 100LL, UL91. (Unleaded preferred – see engine manual) 95 RON minimum unleaded to EN 228 Super or Super Plus, AVGAS 100LL, UL91. (Unleaded preferred – see engine manual) Engine Oil Spec RON 424, SAE 10 W-40 (See engine manual) RON 424, SAE 10 W-40 (See engine manual) Oil Pressure Normal 2-5 bar above 3500rpm Min 0.8 bar below 3500rpm Max 7 bar Normal 2-5 bar above 3500rpm Min 0.8 bar below 3500rpm Max 7 bar Oil Temperature 50 ºC -140 ºC 50 ºC - 130 ºC Fuel Pressure 0.15 - 0.5bar with fuel pump S/N 11.0036 or later 0.15 - 0.5bar with fuel pump S/N 11.0036 or later BRITISH MICROLIGHT AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION (BMAA) MICROLIGHT TYPE APPROVAL DATA SHEET (TADS) NO: BM-92 ISSUE: 2 Issued on behalf of the UK CAA by the BMAA, UK CAA organisation approval ref. DAI/8909/84 TADS BM92 Issue 2 Page 5 of 11 (8) INSTRUMENTS REQUIRED: ASI Altimeter RPM Coolant Temperature Oil Temperature Oil Pressure Compass VSI Slip ball Required (0 to 150 mph / 130 kt min.) Required Required 0-6000 rpm Required Required Required Optional Optional Required (9) CONTROL DEFLECTIONS: Elevator UP: 30º  3º Tailplane trim tab UP: 1º to 5º (relative to elevator) Elevator DOWN: 20º  3º Tailplane trim tab DOWN 25º 3º (relative to elevator) Ailerons UP: 20º  2º Rudder LEFT: 32º  3º Ailerons DOWN: Aileron SPADES: 14º  2º Refer to POH Rudder RIGHT: Balance Tab 32º  3º 0º  2º (with elevator neutral) Flaps (DOWN): 4.5º, 15º and 42º (relative to the fuselage tube) (10) PILOT'S NOTES, MAINTENANCE MANUALS REFERENCES: 10.1 Manuals approved for use with this aircraft

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(a) C42C Owner’s Manual OHB/C42/002 Issue 2, or later approved version (b) Maintain to Pilot Operators Handbook. (c) Engine, propeller, parachute system and other fitted equipment manufacturer’s Operating and Maintenance Manuals as appropriate to fitted powerplant and equipment, at their current issues. BRITISH MICROLIGHT AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION (BMAA) MICROLIGHT TYPE APPROVAL DATA SHEET (TADS) NO: BM-92 ISSUE: 2 Issued on behalf of the UK CAA by the BMAA, UK CAA organisation approval ref. DAI/8909/84 TADS BM92 Issue 2 Page 6 of 11 10.2 The following placards are to be fitted: (a) Flight Limitations Placard (to be visible to the pilot) Contains airspeed, manoeuvring and loading limitations. See Pilot Operators Handbook. (b) Engine Limitations Placard (to be located near to the engine instruments) A placard showing the limitations for all indicated engine parameters is to be mounted close to the engine instruments. Also, main limitations are to be shown as coloured markers (red for danger, amber for caution) on the instrument displays. See Pilot Operators Handbook. (c) Occupant Warning Placard (to be visible to both occupants) See Pilot Operators Handbook. (d) Fuel Filler Placard (to be located adjacent to the fuel filler cap) A placard is to be fitted showing fuel capacity, fuel type(s), and if MTOW can be exceeded with full fuel and 180kg cockpit weight, the fuel loads at MTOW for cockpit weights of 180kg / 170kg / 160kg etc. at 10kg intervals down to the maximum fuel load. See Pilot Operators Handbook. (e) Parachute Warning Placards (to be located on the exterior of the aircraft) If an Airframe Mounted Total Recovery Parachute System (AMTPRS) is fitted, placards complying with BCAR Section S Issue 7 must be fitted. See Pilot Operators Handbook. (f) Secondary Control Markings Choke, cabin heat, trim, flaps, fuel shut-off: see Pilot Operators Handbook. Other secondary controls are to be placarded as per the associated Pilot Operators Handbook supplement or normal aviation practice (if no associated Pilot Operators Handbook supplement). (g) ASI Markings See Pilot Operators Handbook. (h) Switches All switches are to be marked with function and sense (up=on, down=off). (i) Fuses and Circuit Breakers All fuses and circuit breakers are to be marked with function and rating. (j) Fireproof Metal Plate Showing the aircraft nationality and registration marks (e.g. G-ABCD) to be mounted in a prominent position on the fuselage. BRITISH MICROLIGHT AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION (BMAA) MICROLIGHT TYPE APPROVAL DATA SHEET (TADS) NO: BM-92 ISSUE: 2 Issued on behalf of the UK CAA by the BMAA, UK CAA organisation approval ref. DAI/8909/84 TADS BM92 Issue 2 Page 7 of 11 (11) MANDATORY MODIFICATIONS / SERVICE BULLETINS / AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES ETC: See Annex A for required modifications. Annual Bettsometer Test Stitching only: 1000 grammes using a 1.2mm diameter hook, pull at 90degs to surface of tensioned sail. (12) MINIMUM PERFORMANCE AT MAX TAKE-OFF WEIGHT (450 kg – ISA – Sea Level) Rate of Climb: C42 FB80 C42 FB100 700 fpm at 69 mph (60 kt) IAS. 1000 fpm at 69 mph (60 kt) IAS. Stall or Minimum Flying Speed: 36 mph (31 kt) IAS at MTOW / idle / full flap. Sink rate 700 fpm TODR (on short dry grass) 205m (includes 1.3 safety factor) LDR (on short dry grass) 205m (no safety factor) Issue History Issue Reason and Signatory 1 18/12/2020 Initial issue. Approved for issue by R. Pattrick BMAA Chief Technical Officer 2 29/11/2021 Modification TMC42-15 Operation at 472.5kg without BPRS added. POH / MM Issue 2 added. SBs added. Approved for issue by R. Pattrick BMAA Chief Technical Officer Issued on behalf of the UK CAA by the BMAA, UK CAA organisation approval ref. DAI/8909/84 BRITISH MICROLIGHT AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION (BMAA) MICROLIGHT TYPE APPROVAL DATA SHEET (TADS) NO: BM-92 ISSUE: 2 Issued on behalf of the UK CAA by the BMAA, UK CAA organisation approval ref. DAI/8909/84 TADS BM92 Issue 2 Page 8 of 11 Illustration of Aircraft - 3 View BRITISH MICROLIGHT AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION (BMAA) MICROLIGHT TYPE APPROVAL DATA SHEET (TADS) NO: BM-92 ISSUE: 2 Issued on behalf of the UK CAA by the BMAA, UK CAA organisation approval ref. DAI/8909/84 TADS BM92 Issue 2 Page 9 of 11 ANNEX A – MANDATORY MODIFICATIONS / SERVICE BULLETINS CAA Mandatory Permit Directives (AIRFRAME ONLY) 2004-005 R1 Elevator Horn Cracking 2004-013 Stub Axle Shock Absorber Attachment Cracking 2007-007 Fouling of Rear Fuselage Composite Fairing on Rudder Horn Bolts 2007-008 Cracking in Weld on Wing Root Rib 2016-004-E Inspection of Main Fuselage Tube for Cracking 2016-006-E Inspection of Neuform Prop Hub for Cracking 2019-005 3 Placarding Requirements for Aircraft fitted with a BPRS 4 (for more info see TIL063) Manufacturer Essential Service Bulletins Flybuy Ultralights OSB 16 Elevator Horn Cracking Flybuy Ultralights OSB 18 Stub Axle Cracking Aerosport Ltd OSB 24 Rudder Horn Bolt Clearance Aerosport Ltd OSB 25 Wing Root Rib Weld Cracking Red Aviation OSB 29 Main Fuselage Tube Cracking Red Aviation OSB 30 Neuform Prop Hub Cracking Red Aviation OSB 31 Inspection of inside of A-strut for cracking TLAC OSB 32 Inspection of nosewheel steering pushrods TLAC OSB 33 Inspection of control surface hinge and horn attachments for corrosion or cracking Latest Bulletins - https://www.g-tlac.com/login/ (User Name: G-WOLV Password: BMAA) ANNEX B - APPROVED OPTIONAL MODIFICATIONS The installation of all optional modifications is to be inspected by an inspector from an Organisation approved by the CAA for the purpose and an entry made in the appropriate logbook(s). Note that other approved modifications may exist which are not listed here. Flybuy/Aerosport Optional Modifications 1. Landing Light 42UKA11.10.00 2. Strobe 42D03.05.00 3. Falcon Artificial Horizon C42/003 4. Samsonite Luggage Case C42/004 5. Additional 50 Litre Fuel Tank C42/005 3 with approved Airframe Mounted Total Recovery Parachute System (AMTPRS) BRITISH MICROLIGHT AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION (BMAA) MICROLIGHT TYPE APPROVAL DATA SHEET (TADS) NO: BM-92 ISSUE: 2 Issued on behalf of the UK CAA by the BMAA, UK CAA organisation approval ref. DAI/8909/84 TADS BM92 Issue 2 Page 10 of 11 6. Vertical Card Compass C42/012 7. Flying Without Doors C42/019 Performance Aviation Optional Modifications 8. BRS Reserve Parachute C42PAUK/003 9. Beringer Brakes C42PAUK/004 Red-Air / Red Aviation Optional Modifications 10. FUNKE ATR833 Radio C42RAUK/02 11. FUNKE TRT800H Transponder C42RAUK/03 12. Sailplane Tow Kit C42RAUK/12 13. Electric Flaps C42RAUK/19 14. Dual 65 Litre Fuel Tank (Max limit 100 Litres) C42RAUK/22 TLAC Optional Modifications 15. Rudder Pedal Extensions TMC42-3 16. BRS-5-1050 Parachute TMC42-11 17. Strut Mount Repair TMC42 12 18. Radio Equipment (Radio, Transponder, ADS-B, PilotAware) TMC42-13 19. Operation at 472.5kg without a BPRS TMC42-15 ANNEX C - WEIGHING INFORMATION 1. CG Datum: Wing Leading Edge 2. Weighing attitude: Stabiliser horizontal 3. Mainwheel moment arm: 770 mm aft of datum (or factory measurement) 4. Nosewheel moment arm: 770 mm forward of datum (or factory measurement) 5. Fuel moment arm: 950 mm aft of datum 6. Crew moment arm: 400 mm aft of datum 7. Baggage moment arm: 950 mm aft of datum 8. Crew weights: Minimum 55 kg / maximum 220 kg 9. Aft CG Limit: 540 mm aft of datum 10. Fwd CG Limit: 350 mm aft of datum ANNEX D – EXAMPLE PLACARDS See Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) BRITISH MICROLIGHT AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION (BMAA) MICROLIGHT TYPE APPROVAL DATA SHEET (TADS) NO: BM-92 ISSUE: 2 Issued on behalf of the UK CAA by the BMAA, UK CAA organisation approval ref. DAI/8909/84 TADS BM92 Issue 2 Page 11 of 11 ANNEX E – POINTS FOR SPECIAL ATTENTION Tyre Pressures Main wheels 1.8 - 2.5 bar 26 to 36 psi. Front wheel 1.5 - 1.8 bar 22 to 26 psi. Shock absorbers – DO NOT attempt to adjust, contact TLAC for help as special equipment is required! Annual Bettsometer Test Stitching only: 1000 grammes using a 1.2mm diameter hook, pull at 90degs to surface of tensioned sail. Baggage Allowance 10kg using approved modification (Samsonite Case or TLAC Basket), weight report and CG to be checked before use.