POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1 • Pilot Operating Handbook
POH LTF-UL-2019 C42B Issue 1
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II. Limitations
a) Maximum permissible banner drag: ............................................ 80 daN
b) Passengers: .................................... 1 pilot or 2 pilots during tow training
Warning:
Do not exceed maximum take-off weight (MTOW 472,5 kg)!
c) Weak link rating, tow rope breaking point
Banner tow ..................................................................................... 200 daN
d) Length of the tow rope
Laid-out banner .................................................... 131 ft - 197 ft (40 - 60 m)
Roller banner ......................................................... 82 ft - 131 ft (25 - 40 m)
e) Speeds
Minimum airspeed .............................................................. 46 kn (85 km/h)
Best rate of climb airspeed ................................................. 51 kn (95 km/h)
Airspeed during tow .......................................................... 54 kn (100 km/h)
Maximum airspeed ........................................................... 65 kn (120 km/h)
Pay attention to the maximum flap speed V
FE
!
f) Banner size
Rotax 912 UL ........................................................... 1292 sq ft (120 m
2
)
Rotax 912 ULS / 914 ............................................... 1615 sq ft (150 m
2
)
Maximum banner height ...................................................... 16.4 ft (5 m)
Maximum banner mass .................................................... 44 lbs (20 kg)