The allrounder
MTOW: 540 kg
Approval as: LTF-UL 2019 / BCAR S / ASTM LSA

Features of the C42 B
The C42B is equipped with significant product enhancements, detail optimizations and material improvements. The C42B is used in most flight schools as a training aircraft and with its good-natured flight characteristics it is also suitable for beginners. As a tow plane the C42B is equipped with a larger counter flow heat exchanger which provides optimal cooling conditions.
Areas of application
Used for flight schools, as a touring aircraft, as a tow plane and as a crop-spraying plane. Can be equipped with a 912iS engine as well as a 914Turbo. Optional with floats, skis or with a wing folding device.
Standard equipment for C42B
80 HP Rotax engine | rescue system | stainless steel exhaust system | hydraulic disc brakes with parking brake | comfortable and effective cabin heating | carburettor preheating | airbox with NACA inlet | covering with extra protective film against UV rays | inspection-friendly wing and cowling locks | large luggage compartment opening | cabin locks with new high-security designer door handles | adjustable air inlets in both doors | incl. basic flight instruments, engine instruments, decorative strips | digital, precisely readable tachometer with engine time recording | can also be equipped with the special version for pilots in a wheelchair.
C42 B Technical data
Injection | Super Bison | |||
Engine | 912 UL | 912 ULS | 912 iS | 914 UL |
Power | 80 PS | 100 PS | 100 PS | 115 PS |
Cruising speed 75% | 168 km/h | 178 km/h | 178 km/h | 198 km/h |
Maximum speed Vmax | 183 km/h | 191 km/h | 191 km/h | 208 km/h |
Stall speed VS0 | 69 km/h | 69 km/h | 69 km/h | 69 km/h |
Rate of climb | 4 m/s | 5 m/s | 5 m/s | 7,5 m/s |
Span width | 9,45 m | |||
Lenght | 6,38 m | |||
Height | 2,20 m | 2,20 m | 2,20 m | 2,20 m |
Wing area | 12,5 m² | 11,9 m² | 11,9 m² | 11,9 m² |
Max. take-off weight / MTOW | 540 kg | |||
Empty weight incl. rescue system BRS | 276 kg | 280 kg | 288,3 kg | 288 kg |
Load capacity | 264 kg | 260 kg | 251,7 kg | 252 kg |
Tank capacity | 65 liters | |||
Consumption liters/hour | 11 - 14 | 12 - 15 | 11 - 14 | 12 - 15 |
Range with 65 liter tank | approx. 730 km | |||
Take-off roll distance (grass) | 120 - 140 m | 100 - 120 m | 100 - 120 m | 90 - 100 m |
Glide ratio | 11 |
Data status: October 2021 – subject to change.
Technical data are partly approximate values.
