Downgrade ios

How do I downgrade an iPad running ios 5.1 to a previous version like 4.2 or 4.3?  I need to test my software to make sure it works for those versions of iOS.

Dear Mitch,
     I have tested my app in the different versions of the iOS simulator and it works fine.  I have some users who have contacted me about my app not working on their iPads, but it works fine on my iPad/iPhone (running 5.1) and 4.3, 5.0, 5.1 simulators.  Because the simulators can run programs that do not load on an iPad, I thought my next line of troubleshooting could be to downgrade the iPad I have to 4.2 or 4.3 I could see if I could replicate their issues.  I just want people buying my app to be able to use it!
     How does Apple expect developers to test their apps on previous versions of iOS if it is not possible to downgrade?

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