2014 Comco Ikarus C42 A
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Record-holding Icarus C42A (G-KFCA)! New engine (7/22), full equipment (ADS-B, parachute). Available now. View Unexpectedly re-listed - World record holding, much loved superbly maintained, fully equipped, beautiful running C42 A. All the safety features, transponder, tail strobe, landing light, SkyEcho ADSB and ballistic parachute system. Fully fitted panel bespoke design includes fitted radio. See photographs including image showing in flight level 78kts, 4,300rpm. New engine July 2022 fitted with original Austrian made inlet manifolds so totally smooth through the rpm range, 1,291 hrs. Airframe total 4026:39. Run on E5 with 50hr oil and filter changes! G-KFCA was advertised earlier in the year, but then had a parachute repack and funke radio service in Germany and a new windscreen fitted which took longer than anticipated, hence re-advertising now. Guiness Book of Records World Record: in November 2021 the RAF used G-KFCA to make the first ever flight using Zero Petroleum - a an entirely synthetic fuel. Available for immediate delivery and viewable 7 days a week at Kemble Flying Club near Cirencester. New permit to fly will be supplied. Aircraft is currently insured for demonstration flights only, so engine hours and airframe unlikely to change. Price includes VAT. This site requires javascript to function. Please activate JavaScript in your browser.
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Afors
afors.uk
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$60,677 *
£45,600
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South West, United Kingdom | Jul 02, 2026 | 1 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Comco Ikarus C42 A
This 2014 Comco Ikarus C42 A (G-KFCA) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 1,291 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 C42 A aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $60,677 to $60,677. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $60,677.
The C42 A cruises at 95 kts (176 km/h) with a range of 400 nm (741 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 14,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 5 GPH (19 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $31/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Comco Ikarus C42 A — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (G-KFCA) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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