Z-42 MU

The revised Zlín Z 42M flew in November 1972, with a revised tail taken from the Z 43, and a Constant speed propeller replacing the variable pitch propellor (where the propellor pitch is controlled by the pilot) of the original Z 42. When early Z 42s were refitted with the new propellor, they were redesignated Z 42 MU.

Technical Characteristics and Operational Limitations

 
2. Description: The Z 42 MU aircraft is two-seat, low wing, single-engine, 
and cantilever monoplane. 
 
4. Dimensions:
Span: 9.11 m 
Length:   7.07 m  
Height:   2.69 m 
Wing Area:   13.15 m
 
5. Engine: 
 5.1.1  Model: M – 137 A 
 5.1.2  Type Certificate: EASA approved (CAA Cz TC No. 69-01)  (see Note 4) 
 5.1.3  Limitations: Max. Take-off power (5 min.) 
 max. Power   133 kW (180 HP) 
 max. Engine speed  2 750 RPM 
 max. Consumption   61 l/h 
 max. Manifold pressure  100 ± 2 kPa 
Max. Continuous power 
 max. Power   118 kW (160 HP) 
 max. Engine speed  2 680 RPM 
 max. Consumption   52 l/h 
 max. Manifold pressure  95 ± 2 kPa 
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Max. Cruising power 
 max. Power   103 kW (140 HP) 
 max. Engine speed  2 580 RPM 
 max. Consumption   43 l/h 
 max. Manifold pressure  87 kPa 
or 
 5.2.1  Model: M – 137 AZ 
 5.2.2  Type Certificate: EASA approved (CAA Cz TC No. 69-01)  (see Note 4) 
 5.2.3  Limitations: Max. Take-off power (5 min.) 
 max. Power   133 kW (180 HP) 
 max. Engine speed  2 750 RPM 
 max. Consumption   61 l/h 
 max. Manifold pressure  100 ± 2 kPa 
Max. Continuous power 
 max. Power   118 kW (160 HP) 
 max. Engine speed  2 680 RPM 
 max. Consumption   52 l/h 
 max. Manifold pressure  95 ± 2 kPa 
Max. Cruising power 
 max. Power   103 kW (140 HP) 
 max. Engine speed  2 580 RPM 
 max. Consumption   43 l/h 
 max. Manifold pressure  87 kPa 
6. Load factors:  Category U   +5.0 g, -3.2 g 
 Category N   +3.8 g, -1.5 g 
7. Propeller: 
 7.1  Model: V 503 A 
 7.2  Type Certificate: EASA approved (CAA Cz TC No. 69-02)  (see Note 5) 
 7.3  Number of blades: 2 
 7.4  Diameter: 2 000 mm 
 7.5  Sense of Rotation: Anticlockwise in flight direction. 
8. Fluids:  
 8.1  Fuel: Non-ethylated aviation gasoline, with min. 72 octanes. 
Application of ethylated fuels is only permitted in case the 
T.E.L. content does not exceed the value of 0.06% vol. 
LBZ 72 
LBZ 78 
LBE 80 
LBE 87 
Shell 80 
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AVGAS 100 LL 
(DEFENCE STANDARD 91/90, ASTM D910) 
 8.2  Oil: AERO SHELL 100 (a mineral oil) or equivalent – is 
recommended for running-in (max. up to 50 hours). 
AERO SHELL W 100 or equivalent – is recommended for
after-running-in operation in temperate climatic area. 
AERO SHELL W 120 or equivalent – is recommended for
after-running-in operation in tropical area. 
AERO SHELL W 80 or AERO SHELL W 65 or equivalent – is 
recommended for after-running-in operation during winter or 
in polar area. 
 8.3  Coolant: None 
9. Fluid capacities:  
 9.1  Fuel: Total:   130 litres 
Usable:   127 litres 
2 x 65 litres in main tanks  
 9.2  Oil: Minimum 7 litres – Maximum 12 litres  
 9.3  Coolant system capacity: None 
10. Air Speeds: Never Exceed Speed Limit vNE  315 km/h CAS 
Normal Operating Speed 
Limit    vNO 226 km/h CAS 
Design Manoeuvring Speed 
Limit    vA
 Category U    270 km/h 
CAS 
 Category N    220 km/h 
CAS 
Maximum Flaps Extended 
Speed Limit     vFE 185 km/h CAS
11. Maximum Operating Altitude:  Category U    4 250 m 
 Category N    3 800 m 
12. All-weather Operations Capability: The aircraft is approved for VFR Day flights.  
13. Maximum Weights: Max. Take-off and Landing weight: 
 Category U  
  920 kg 
 Category N    970 kg 
Max. Variable Load: 
 Category U, N  200 kg 
14. Centre of Gravity Range: 19 % – 27 % MAC 
M.A.C. is 1 460 mm; 0 % M.A.C. is 300 mm aft reference TCDS EASA.A.027 Moravan Aviation Page 21 of 45 
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datum. 
15. Datum: The rear part of firewall; from it are measured, for purpose of 
assignation of Gravity Centre, all lateral dimensions. 
16. Control surface deflections: Elevator deflection up  34º + 0°, -1º 
    down  27° + 1° 
Rudder deflection right and left 30° ± 2° 
Ailerons deflection up  21° ± 1° 
    down  17° ± 1° 
Wing flaps positions retracted  0° 
    take-off  14° ± 1° 
    landing  37° ± 1° 
17. Levelling Means: Levelling points on left and right side of airplane fuselage to 
be levelled. Measurement plane to be min. 600 mm below. 
18. Minimum Flight Crew: 1 (Pilot) 
19. Maximum Passenger Seating 
 Capacity: 
2 (including crew) 
20. (Reserved)  
21. Baggage/Cargo Compartments: Max. 20 kg
 
Notes
Note 1:  Model has been approved under original Czech CAA Type Certificate No. 73-06 dated 
November 30, 1973, Supplement No. 1 dated February 01, 1974. 
Note 2:  The Z 42 MU aircraft have been converted by the aircraft manufacturer to the models: 
Z 42 M  S/N: 0011; 0027 
Note 3:  For operation of the airplane in other than the Normal Category, compliance with the 
applicable parts of Mandatory Service Bulletins Z42/54a, Z42/55a and Z42/56a or later 
revision of each is required. 
Note 4:  The EASA type certification standard includes that of CAA Cz TCDS No. 69-01 based 
on individual EU member state acceptance or certification of this standard prior to 28 
September 2003. Other standards confirming to TC/TCDS standards certificated by 
individual EU member state prior to 28 September 2003 are also acceptable. 
Note 5:  The EASA type certification standard includes that of CAA Cz TCDS No. 69-02 based 
on individual EU member state acceptance or certification of this standard prior to 28 
September 2003. Other standards confirming to TC/TCDS standards certificated by 
individual EU member state prior to 28 September 2003 are also acceptable.