Neiva 360C / 420L Regente
Light Utility Aircraft
The Neiva 360C / 420L Regente is a single-engine three- or four-seat light utility aircraft produced by the Brazilian manufacturer Industria Aeronautica Neiva. The Neiva Regente was operated by the Brazilian Air Force as U-42 / C-42 (Regente 360C) and L-42 (Regente 420L).
The Regente 420L is a three-seat variant powered by a Continental IO-360D engine instead of the 145 hp / 108 kW Continental O-300 engine.
| Crew | 1 | |
| Passengers | 3 | |
| Propulsion | 1 Piston Engine | |
| Engine Model | Continental IO-360-D | |
| Engine Power | 157 kW | 210 hp |
| Speed | 244 km/h | 132 kts 152 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 4.816 m | 15.800 ft |
| Range | 924 km | 499 NM 574 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 745 kg | 1.642 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 1.120 kg | 2.469 lbs |
| Wing Span | 9,13 m | 29 ft 11 in |
| Wing Area | 13,5 m² | 145 ft² |
| Length | 7,21 m | 23 ft 8 in |
| Height | 2,93 m | 9 ft 7 in |
| First Flight | 07.09.1961 | |
| Production Status | out of production | |
| Total Production | 124 | |
| Data for (Version) | Neiva L-42 | |
| Variants | U-42, C-42, L-42, Lanciero | |
| [Photo-ID: 3116] © Hartmut Ehlers 2010-01-17 | |
![]() | Neiva YL-42 (420L) Regente ELO Brazilian Air Force / Forca Aerea Brasileira (FAB) Reg.: 3120 c/n: 3501 The sole YL-42 prototype. |
| Museu Aéroespacial (MUSAL), Campo dos Afonsos [Base Aerea dos Afonsos - BAAF (SBAF)] | |
| [Photo-ID: 3117] © Hartmut Ehlers 2010-01-17 | |
![]() | Neiva YL-42 (420L) Regente ELO Brazilian Air Force / Forca Aerea Brasileira (FAB) Reg.: 3120 c/n: 3501 The sole YL-42 prototype. |
| Museu Aéroespacial (MUSAL), Campo dos Afonsos [Base Aerea dos Afonsos - BAAF (SBAF)] | |



