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The Comco-Ikarus C42CS is a two-seat high-wing ultralight aeroplane with a fixed tricycle undercarriage.
Developed as the successor of the Fox C22, the Comco-Ikarus C42 is an innovative two-seat micro-light aircraft.
Production of the C-42 started in 1997. The C42 has been continuously improved and further developed. In 2012,
the C42C was introduced. The rugged airplane was modernized with composite structure parts (CFK), addition of
winglets, spades and Flettner rudder. All this changes added agility to the more then 1400 C42 airplanes sold
at that time and improved the C42 performances. The new engine mount originates from the C52 model, the wingspan
was reduced to 8,51 m thanks tto the use of the airflow optimized winglets. In 2015, the C42CS was introduced.
This is the most sophisticated version of the Comco range and is easely identifiable through the new undercarriage.
The new gear consists now of a single composite arm, the same used on the C52 concept-airplane. Beringer brakes and
a more functional interior are part of the serial trim. Cruise speed has increased to 200 km/h. Engine options are
the Rotax 912 and the 4-cylinder-4-stroke Rotax 912SUL engine. The empty weight of the aeroplane is 280 kg. With an
airspeed of 197 km/h and a fuel tank volume of 65 litre the range of the C42CS is approx. 800 km. There are two
versions of the C42CS: the C42CS Competition and the C42CS Champion. Over 1.450 C42 aircraft are built and
delivered world-wide.
The ICAO Aircraft Type Designator for the Comco-Ikarus C-42CS is C42 |
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On 14 July 2019, Comco-Ikarus C42CS s/n 1809-7548 was bought by Vliegclub Westerwolde / ULV Westerwolde as
replacement for their Comco-Ikarus C42B PH-4E3 that was sold a few weeks earlier. On 9 August 2019, Comco-Ikarus
C42CS s/n 1809-7548 was registered PH-4T6 in the Netherlands. The 2018-built Comco-Ikarus C42CS PH-4T6 was
registered before D-MKTL in Germany. The airframe is powered by a 100 hp Rotax 912ULS engine.
On 7 February 2020,
Comco-Ikarus C42CS PH-4T6 was seen at Hoogeveen airfield (EHHO). The Ultralight aircraft is owned and operated by
Vliegclub Westerwolde / ULV Westerwolde. |
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