Pilot Operating Handbook for the C42 Series
POH C42 SERIES ISSUE1 (B) REV7 25/04/2020
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4.8 Sudden Loss of Engine Power
4.8.1 Loss of Engine Power During Take-off
Depending on the speed and altitude, lower nose and trim to gliding
speed at 100 km/h (54 kts), with flaps at position II. Do not attempt to
return to airfield if altitude is below 1000 ft after gliding speed has been
reached. At lower altitudes, it is best to land straight ahead without
attempting any course corrections.
Before attempting an emergency landing in rough terrain, turn off the fuel
valve and switch off the ignition. When landing in a high vegetation (grain
or similar) reduce speed directly above the vegetation by extending the
flaps to position III, pull stick fully aft and allow the aircraft to sink into the
vegetation.
4.8.2 Loss of Engine Power in Cruise Flight
Cross-country flights should be planned to ensure that a suitable landing
field could be reached in the case of a loss of the engine power.
Once gliding speed has been established (flap position I = cruising flight,
V
IAS
= 90 - 100 km/h (48 - 54 kts)), look for a suitable landing field taking
into consideration wind conditions. The best glide ratio is approx. 11:1 at
2.5 m/s (490 ft/min).
A lower rate of descent can be achieved with flap position II (take-
off/landing), at approx. 90 km/h (48 kts), it does not however result in a
better glide path.
