2010_SB-42Fl-01-2010-Front-strut_EN
Service bulletin SB 42Fl-01 / 2010 Subject: Front Strut 42A-06.00 Affected: Ikarus C42 and C42 B equipped with floats. Reason: On two IKARUS C42 Floatplanes with previous accidents cracks have been found at the front strut's upper connection to the main tube. The crack occurs on the inner tube where it is covered by an outer sleeve and is not...
2008_SB-42-15-08-Rudder-bellcrank_EN
Service bulletin SB 42-15 / 08 Subject: IKARUS C42: Rudder bellcrank. Affected: All IKARUS C42 up to and including 9701-6022, January 1997. Reason: During the inspection of a C42, a crack was discovered in one of the welded joints on the topside of the rudder bellcrank. Action: Check the welded joints on the rudder bellcrank for cracks accor...
2008_SB-42-14-08-Rudder-pedal_EN
Service bulletin SB 42-14 / 08 Subject: IKARUS C42 and C42B: Rudder pedal, part number 42A14.01b and 42A14.02b Affected: All IKARUS C42 and C42 B. Reason: Due to the high forces affecting the rudder pedals, it has been decided to include their inspection in the 100 hrs inspection and the annual inspection, respectively. Action: Check the wel...
2006_01_SB-42-13-01-06-Rev.1-Rudder-pedal_EN
Service bulletin SB 42-13 / 01-06 Rev. 1 Subject: IKARUS C42 and C42B: Rudder pedal. Affected: All IKARUS C42 and C42 B with serial numbers up to and including 0603-6799. Reason: The left co-pilot rudder pedal of a C42 broke during taxiing. Action: Check the welded joint at the base of the pedal for cracks according to the instructions giv...
2005_07_SB-42-12-07-05-Safety-belt-attachment_EN
Service bulletin SB 42-12 / 07-05 Subject: IKARUS C42 Safety belt attachment. Affected: All IKARUS C42 up to and including all built until 04/2001 with release fittings in the shoulder harness. Reason: The shoulder harness attachments broke in an accident with an IKARUS C42 aircraft. Action: Replacement of the upper shoulder harness attachme...
2005_04_SB-42-10-04-05-Elevator-bearing-block_EN
Service bulletin SB 42-10 / 04-05 Subject: IKARUS C42 and C42B: Elevator bearing block. Affected: All IKARUS C42 and C42B with an aluminium elevator bearing block. Reason: Cracks have been discovered in the elevator bearing blocks of two IKARUS C42B aircraft. Action: Carry out a visual inspection of the elevator bearing block for cracks in ...
2004_09_SB-42-09-09-04-BIG-wheel-axle_EN
Service bulletin SB 42-09 / 09-04 Subject: IKARUS C42B: BIG wheel axle Affected: All IKARUS C42 B with the new BIG brake, serial numbers 0302-6476 to 0405-6604 and a gusset plate 5 mm thick. Reason: A gusset plate connecting the wheel axle to the shock absorber has ruptured on a wheel axle with the new BIG brake and a gusset plate 5 mm thick....
2003_09_SB-42-08-09-03-Compensating-line_EN
Service bulletin SB 42-08 / 09-03 Subject: Terminal section of the compensating line to the carburettor float chamber. Affected: All IKARUS C42 from serial no. 0109-6370 ff with carburettor heating. Reason: Contamination has been found in the carburettor of a IKARUS C42 B which has been transported into the float chamber via the compensating...
2003_09_SB-42-07-09-03-Ballistic-recovery-system_EN
Service bulletin SB 42-07 / 09-03 Subject: Ejection opening, ballistic recovery system Affected: All IKARUS C42 / C42 B Reason: A placard with a danger sign indicating that pyrotechnical equipment is enclosed must be clearly visible on the ejection opening cover of the ballistic recovery system. Action: Attachment of the supplied placard to...
2002_05_SB-42-06-05-02-Rear-roof-frame_EN
Service bulletin TM 42-06 / 05-02 Subject: Rear roof frame attachment, welded U-fitting, connection at B- and C-Strut Affected: all aircraft of the type IKARUS C42 Reason: Both flanges of one of the U fittings welded to the roof frame were found to have broken on one IKARUS C42 aircraft.Leichtflugzeuge Düsen für Oberflächen TM 42-06 / 05-02...