Rotax 912
Rotax 912
WARNING
Before starting the engine, read the Operators Manual, as it contains
important safety relevant information. Failure to do so may result in personal injuries including death. Consult the original equipment manufacturers handbook for additional instructions!
These technical data and the information embodied therein are the property of BRP-Powertrain
GmbH&Co KG, Austria, acc, BGBI 1984 no. 448, and shall not, without prior
written permission of BRP-Powertrain GmbH&Co KG, be disclosed in whole or in part to
third parties. This legend shall be included on any reproduction of these data, in whole
or in part. The Manual must remain with the engine/aircraft in case of sale.
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ROTAX is a trade mark of BRP-Powertrain GmbH&Co KG. In the following document the
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Other product names in this documentation are used purely for ease of identification
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Approval of translation has been done to best knowledge and judgement - in any case
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Introduction
Foreword
BRP-Powertrain provides Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, which are based on the design, the tests and certification
of the engine and its components.
These instructions apply only to engines and components supplied by BRP-Powertrain.
This Operators Manual contains important information about safe
operation of the engine, together with descriptions of the system
and its layout, technical data, operating media and the operational
limits of the engine.
The specified data apply only to the engine and not to specific applications in particular aircraft. The aircraft manufacturers Operators Manual is therefore definitive in terms of the operation of the
engine, as it contains all of the aircraft-specific instructions.
Chapter structure
Chapter
Chapter INTRO
Chapter LEP)
Table of amendments
Chapter TOA)
General note
Chapter 1)
Operating instructions
Chapter 2)
Standard operation
Chapter 3)
Abnormal operation
Chapter 4)
Performance data
Chapter 5)
Weights
Chapter 6)
Description of systems
Chapter 7)
Checks
Chapter 8)
Supplements
Chapter 9)
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1) General note
Foreword
Before operating the engine, carefully read this Operators Manual. The Manual provides you with basic information on the safe operation of the engine.
If any passages of the Manual are not clearly understood or in
case of any questions, please, contact an authorized Distributor or
Service Center for ROTAX aircraft engines.
We wish you much pleasure and satisfaction flying your aircraft
with this ROTAX engines.
Table of content
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page 1-3
Safety
page 1-4
Safety notice
page 1-5
Technical documentation
page 1-8
Standard version
page 1-10
Type description
page 1-11
page 1-12
Technical data
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Fuel consumption
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Direction of rotation
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Documentation
When making inquiries or ordering parts, always indicate the engine serial number, as the manufacturer makes modifications to
the engine for product improvement.
The engine serial number is located on the top of the crankcase,
magneto side. See Fig. 1.
Cyl. 1
Cyl. 3
Cyl. 2
Part
1
Cyl. 4
Function
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Abbreviation
Description
Degrees Fahrenheit
Ampere
ACG
API
ASTM
AKI
CAN/CGSB
CW
Clockwise
CCW
Counter-clockwise
DOA
EASA
EN
European Standard
FAR
hours
IFR
INTRO
Introduction
ISA
kW
Kilowatt
LEP
Nm
Newton meter
OM
Operators Manual
part no.
Part number
RON
ROTAX
rpm
SAE
SI
Service Instruction
SB
Service Bulletin
SL
Service Letter
Type certificate
TOA
Table of amendments
VFR
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1.3) Safety
General note
Revision
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specification, feature or otherwise.
Measuring units
Translation
Symbols used
WARNU
WARNING
Identifies an instruction which, if not followed, may cause serious injury including
the possibility of death.
Identifies an instruction which, if not fol-
ENVIRONMENT NOTE
Environment note gives you tips and behaviors to environmental
protection.
Indicates supplementary information which
may be needed to fully complete or understand an instruction.
A revision bar outside of the page margin indicates a change to text or graphic.
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WARNU
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You should be aware that any engine may seize or stall at any
time. This could lead to a crash landing and possible severe
injury or death. For this reason, we recommend strict compliance with the maintenance and operation and any additional
information which may be given to you by your dealer.
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Training
Whether you are a qualified pilot or a novice, complete knowledge of the aircraft, its controls and operation is mandatory
before venturing solo. Flying any type of aircraft involves a certain amount of risk. Be informed and prepared for any situation
or hazard associated with flying.
A recognized training program and continued education for piloting an aircraft is absolutely necessary for all aircraft pilots.
Make sure you also obtain as much information as possible
about your aircraft, its maintenance and operation from your
dealer.
Engine-specific training courses are authorized by the distributors according to manufacturer specifications (iRMT).
Respect all government or local rules pertaining to flight operation in your flying area. Fly only when and where conditions,
topography, and airspeeds are safest.
Consult your aircraft dealer or manufacturer and obtain the necessary information, especially before flying in new areas.
Instrumentation
Select and use proper aircraft instrumentation. This instrumentation is not included with the ROTAX engine package.
Only approved instrumentation may be installed.
Maintenance
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Regulation
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Engine run
When in storage protect the engine and fuel system from contamination and exposure.
Never operate the engine without sufficient quantities of operating fluids (oil, coolant, fuel).
Allow the engine to cool at idle for several minutes before turning off the engine.
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These documents form the instructions ensuring continued airworthiness of ROTAX aircraft engines.
The information contained is based on data and experience that
are considered applicable for skilled mechanics under normal
conditions.
Due to the fast technical progress and fulfilment of particular specifications of the customers it may occur that existing laws, safety
prescriptions, constructional and operational regulations cannot
be transferred completely to the object bought, in particular for
special constructions, or may not be sufficient.
Documentation
Installation Manual
Operators Manual
Overhaul Manual
Service Bulletins
Service Instructions
Service Letters
Status
The status of Manuals can be determined with the aid of the table
of amendments. The first column indicates the revision state.
This figure should be compared with the revision provided on
ROTAX-Aircraft Engines Website: www.FLYROTAX.com.
Amendments and current versions can be downloaded free of
change.
Furthermore the Manual is constructed in such a way that single
pages can be replaced instead of the complete document. The list
of effective pages is given in the chapter LEP. The particular edition and revision number is given on the footer of each page.
Reference
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Illustrations
The illustrations in this Manual are mere sketches and show a typical arrangement. They may not represent the actual part in all
its details but depict parts of the same or similar function. Therefore deduction of dimensions or other details from illustrations is
not permitted.
NOTE:
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4-stroke, 4 cylinder horizontally opposed, spark ignition engine, single central cam-shaft - push-rods - OHV
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Description
Designation
Ausfhrung
(configuration)
Type
(type)
Zulassung
(certification)
ROTAX
Description
Type:
912
Certification:
certified to JAR 22
(TC No. EASA.E.121)
F, S
UL, ULS
Configuration:
NOTE:
2
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Part
Function
Fig. 2
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Top view
Cyl. 1
Cyl. 3
6
3
7
Cyl. 4
Cyl. 2
Function
CD carburetor
Electric starter
Exhaust flange
External alternator
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Part
MS magneto side
Front view
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Description
912 A/F/UL
912 S/ULS
Bore
84 mm (3.31 in)
Stroke
61 mm (2.40 in)
61 mm (2.40 in)
Displacement
Compression ratio.
9.0 : 1
11 : 1
912 A/F/UL
912 S/ULS
At take-off performance
At 75 % continuous performance
285 g/kWh
(0.47 lb/hph)
285 g/kWh
(0.47 lb/hph)
Fig. 5
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2) Operating instructions
Introduction
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Operating fluids:
Coolant
Fuel
Lubricants
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Speed
Acceleration
Performance data relate to ISA (International Standard Atmosphere) conditions without Governor, external alternator etc.
Take-off performance
58 kW at 5500 rpm
Take-off speed
5500 rpm
Idle speed
Oil pressure
Max.
NOTICE
Min.
Normal
Oil temperature
EGT
Max.
140 C (285 F)
Min.
50 C (120 F)
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Conventional
coolant
120 C (248 F)
Cylinder head temperature:
Max.
150 C (300 F)
150 C (300 F)
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Max.
Min.
Fuel pressure
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Max.
Min.
Vacuum pump
600 W
External alternator
300 W
Bank angle
1200 W
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Performance data relate to ISA (International Standard Atmosphere) conditions without Governor, external alternator etc.
Speed
Acceleration
Take-off performance
69 kW at 5500 rpm
Take-off speed
5500 rpm
Idle speed
Oil pressure
Max.
NOTICE
Oil temperature
EGT
Min.
Normal
Max.
130 C (266 F)
Min.
50 C (120 F)
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Conventional
coolant
120 C (248 F)
Cylinder head temperature:
Max.
135 C (275 F)
135 C (275 F)
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Fuel pressure
Max.
Min.
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legal obligations so far.
Max.
Min.
Vacuum pump
600 W
External alternator
300 W
Bank angle
1200 W
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Conventional
coolant
Application
Mixture
WARNUNGthe coolant.
NOTICE
mixture ratio %
designation
concentrate
water
50*
50
100
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WARNUNGmatic zone.
NOTICE
NOTE:
Knock resistance
912 A/F/UL
Min. RON 90
(min. AKI* 87)
912 S/ULS
Min. RON 95
(min. AKI* 91)
MOGAS
Usage/Description
Mogas
European
standard
AVGAS
912 A/F/UL
912 S/ULS
EN 228 Normal
EN 228 Super
EN 228 Super
AVGAS 100LL places greater stress on the valve seats due to its
high lead content and forms increased deposits in the combustion
chamber and lead sediments in the oil system.
Usage/Description
AVGAS
912 A/F/UL
AVGAS 100 LL
(ASTM D910)
912 S/ULS
AVGAS 100 LL
(ASTM D910)
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Standard
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WARNUNGthe lubricants.
NOTICE
Oil type
For the selection of suitable lubricants refer to the Service Information SI-912-016, latest edition.
Oil consumption
Oil specification
Due to the high stresses in the reduction gears, oils with gear
additives such as high performance motor cycle oils are required.
Heavy duty 4-stroke motor cycle oils meet all the requirements. These oils are normally not mineral oils but semi- or full
synthetic oils.
Oils primarity for Diesel engines have insufficient high temperature properties and additives which favour clutch
slipping, and are generally unsuitable.
Oil viscosity
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They are suitable for use throughout the seasons, ensure rapid lubrication of all engine components at cold start and get less fluid at higher
temperatures.
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Table of lubricants
See Fig. 1
Since the temperature range of neighboring SAE grades overlap,
there is no need for change of oil viscosity at short duration of ambient temperature fluctuations.
Fig. 1
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3) Standard operation
Introduction
To warrant reliability and efficiency of the engine, meet and carefully observe all the operating and maintenance instructions.
Table of content
This chapter of the Operators Manual contains expanded operating and maintenance instructions.
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Pre-flight checks
Operating media
Coolant
Oil
Oil level (oil dipstick)
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Engine start
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Prior to take-off
Warming up period
Throttle response
Ignition check
Propeller governor
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Take-off
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Cruising
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Engine shut-off
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Daily checks
Coolant level
Check of mechanical components
Gear box
Carburetor
Exhaust system
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the engine into service before rectification.
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Coolant level
Step
Graphic
Procedure
Verify coolant level in the expansion tank, replenish as required up to top. The max. coolant level must be flush with
the bottom of the filterneck (see Fig. 1).
Expansion tank
1
Part
Function
radiator cap
expansion tank
Fig. 1
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Check of mech.
components
Procedure
Turn propeller by hand in direction of engine rotation several times and observe engine for odd noises or excessive
resistance and normal compression.
Gear box
Carburetor
Procedure
Turn the propeller by hand to and fro, feeling the free rotation of 30 before the crankshaft starts to rotate.
Step
1
Exhaust system
Procedure
Verify free movement of throttle cable and starting carburetor over the complete range. Check from the cockpit.
Step
Procedure
Inspect for damages, leakage and general condition.
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Operating media
Step
1
Coolant
Procedure
Check for any oil-, coolant- and fuel leaks.
If leaks are evident, rectify and repair them before next
flight.
Step
Procedure
Verify coolant level in the overflow bottle, replenish as required up to top.
The coolant level must be between min. and max. mark.
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Oil
Procedure
NOTE:
NOTE:
The oil level should be in the upper half (between the 50% and the max mark) and
should never falls below the min mark. Prior to
long flights oil should be added so that the oil
level reaches the max mark.
Avoid oil levels exceeding the max mark, since excess oil could
be poured out through the venting system.
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Engine start
Step
Designation
Procedure
Fuel valve
open
Starting carb
activated
If
engine in operating temperature
Then
start the engine without
choke
Throttle lever
Master switch
ON
Ignition
NOTICE
6
Starter button
NOTICE
actuate
Activate starter for max. 10 sec. only
(without interruption), followed by a cooling period of 2 minutes!
Oil pressure
At an engine start with low oil temperature, continue to observe the oil pressure as it could drop again due to the
increased flow resistance in the suction
line. The number of revolutions may be
only so far increased that the oil pressure remains steady.
de-activate
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To observe!
Step
Procedure
To prevent impact load, start with throttle lever
in idle position or at the most up to 10% open.
For the same reason, wait for around 3 sec. after throttling back to partial load to reach constant speed before re-acceleration.
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Warming up period
Throttle response
Step
Procedure
Step
Ignition check
Procedure
Check the two ignition circuits at 4000 rpm (approx. 1700 rpm propeller).
Step
Procedure
Speed drop with only one ignition circuit must not exceed
300 rpm (approx. 130 rpm propeller).
Propeller governor
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3.6) Take-off
Safety
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Climb
Climbing with engine running at take-off performance is permissible (max. 5 minutes) (see Chapter 2.1).
3.7) Cruising
Performance
Step
1
Oil temperature
Procedure
Set performance as per performance specifications Chapter 5) and respect operating limits as per
Chapter 2.1).
Step
1
Procedure
Avoid operation below normal operation oil temperature
(90 to 110 C / 194 to 230 F), as possible formation of
condensation water in the lubrication system badly influences the oil quality.
To evaporate possibly accumulated condensation water,
at least once a day 100 C (212 F) oil temperature must
be reached.
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Coolant
Lubricant
Cold start
Be aware, no spark below crankshaft speed of 220 rpm (propeller speed of 90 rpm).
Procedure
Check electrode gap of spark plugs and set it to the minimum or fit new spark plugs.
Preheat engine.
Remedy
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perature changes or increase of alcohol content, water or a mixture of alcohol and water
may settle and could cause troubles.
Water in fuel will accumulate at the lower parts of the fuel system
and leads to freezing of fuel lines, filters or jets.
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Prevent condensation of humidity, i.e avoid temperature differences between aircraft and fuel.
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4) Abnormal operation
Introduction
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Any exceeding of the max. admissible cylinder head temperature has to be entered by the pilot into the logbook, stating duration and extent of over-temperature condition.
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Oil pressure
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Oil level
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Starting problems
Engine run
Remedy
Ignition off.
Switch on.
No fuel in tank.
Refuel.
Change of fuel.
Remedy
Close starting carb (Choke).
Remedy
Let engine cool down at idling at approx. 2000 rpm.
Remedy
Use fuel with higher octane rating.
Remedy
Refill oil.
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Oil level
Remedy
Cover oil cooler surface, observe the
operating limits.
Remedy
Preheat engine.
NOTE:
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5) Performance data
Introduction
Table of content
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Performance
graphs
Engine 912 A/F/UL
hp
80
70
50
60
40
50
30
40
30
20
20
10
10
0
3000
4000
5000
5800 rpm
Fig. 1
00450
L/h (Gal/h)
30 (7,93)
in.Hg
30
C
20 (5,28)
20
D
10 (2,64)
10
3000
4000
5000
0
5800 rpm
C: manifold pressure
D: fuel consumption
Values along propeller curve
Fig. 2
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Performance data
Engine 912 A/F/UL
Engine
speed
(rpm)
Performance
(kW)/(HP)
Torque (Nm)
(ft.lb)
Take-off power
5800
59.6
80
98.1
72.35
ft.lb
full throttle
max. continous
power
5500
58.0
78
100.7
74.27
ft.lb
full throttle
75 %
5000
43.5
58
83.1
61.29
ft.lb
27.2
65 %
4800
37.7
50
75.0
55.32
ft.lb
26.5
55 %
4300
31.9
43
70.8
52.22
ft.lb
26.3
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Manifold
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(in.HG)
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Performance data
Engine 912 A/F/UL
Fig. 3
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Fig. 4
02001
30
30
Ansaugladedruck
manifold pressure
25
25
20
15
20
15
10
10
Benzinverbrauch
fuel consumption
5
0
2500
Performance
graphs
Engine 912 S/ULS
0
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
5500
5800
Fig. 5
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Performance data
Engine 912 S/ULS
Engine
speed
(rpm)
Performance
(kW)/(HP)
Take-off
power
5800
73.5/100
121.0
89.24
ft.lb
27.5
5500
69.0/90
119.8
88.36
ft.lb
27
75 %
5000
51.0/68
97.4
71.84
ft.lb
26
65 %
4800
44.6/60
88.7
65.42
ft.lb
26
55 %
4300
38.0/50
84.3
62.17
ft.lb
24
Manifold
pressure
(in.HG)
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Torque (Nm)
(ft.lb)
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Performance
graph
Engine 912 S/ULS
Fig. 6
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6) Weights
Introduction
The stated weights are dry weights (without operating fluids) and
are guide values only.
Further weight information relating to the equipment can be found
in the current Installation Manual.
Table of content
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Accessories
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6.1) Engine
-
912 A
912 F
912 ULS
912 S
Configuration 3
912 UL
912 A
912 F
912 ULS
912 S
61 kg (134 lb)
6.2) Assessories
Part
Weight
External alternator
Vacuum pump
Overload clutch
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7) Description of systems
Introduction
Table of content
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Fuel system
Fuel
Return line
page 7-4
page 7-4
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Lubrication system
Lubrication
Crankcase
Oil pump
Oil circuit vented
Oil temperature sensor
page 7-5
page 7-5
page 7-5
page 7-5
page 7-5
page 7-5
Electric system
Charging coils
page 7-7
page 7-7
Propeller gearbox
Reduction ratio
Overload clutch
Torsional shock absorber
Backlash
Vacuum pump
page 7-8
page 7-8
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See Fig. 1.
Cooling
Coolant
The coolant flow is forced by a water pump, driven from the camshaft, from the radiator to the cylinder heads. From the top of the
cylinder heads the coolant passes on to the expansion tank (1).
Since the standard location of the radiator (2) is below engine level, the expansion tank located on top of the engine allows for
coolant expansion.
Expansion tank
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Cooling system
3
1
Part
Function
Expansion tank
Radiator
Pressure cap
Overflow bottle
Fig. 1
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See Fig. 2
Fuel
The fuel flows from the tank (1) via a coarse filter (2) the fire cock
(3) and fine filter (4) to the mechanical fuel pump (5). From the
pump fuel passes on via the fuel manifold (6) to the two carburetors.
Return line
Via the return line surplus fuel flows back to the fuel tank and suction side of fuel system.
NOTE:
Fuel system
return line
fuel tank
1
carburetor
2
orifice jet
7
drain
valve
pressure
gauge
6
3
5
carburetor
Part
Function
Fuel tank
Coarse filter
Fire cock
Fine filter
Fuel manifold*
Check valve
Fig. 2
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* standard configuration
See Fig. 3
The engines are provided with a dry sump forced lubrication system with a main oil pump with integrated pressure regulator (1)
and oil pressure sensor (2).
The oil pump (3) sucks the motor oil from the oil tank (4) via the oil
cooler (5) and forces it through the oil filter (6) to the points of lubrication in the engine
Crankcase
The surplus oil emerging from the points of lubrication accumulates on the bottom of crankcase and is forced back to the oil tank
by the piston blow-by gases.
Oil pump
The oil circuit is vented via bore (7) on the oil tank.
Oil temperature
sensor
The oil temperature sensor (8) for reading of the oil inlet temperature is located on the oil pump housing.
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Oil system
6
1
4
5
Part
Function
Pressure regulator
Oil pump
Oil tank
Oil cooler
Oil filter
Venting tube
Fig. 3
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See Fig. 4
The ROTAX 912 engine is equipped with a dual ignition unit of a
breakerless, capacitor discharge design, with an integrated generator.
The ignition unit needs no external power supply.
Charging coils
Two independent charging coils (1) located on the generator stator supply one ignition circuit each. The energy is stored in capacitors of the electronic modules (2). At the moment of ignition 2
each of the 4 external trigger coils (3) actuate the discharge of the
capacitors via the primary circuit of the dual ignition coils (4).
NOTE:
B3
/4
A1/2
/2
A3/4
B1
4
1
4
Ignition circuit B
Part
1
Function
Charging coils
Electronic modules
Fig. 4
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See Fig. 5
Reduction ratio
For the engine type 912 two reduction ratios are available.
Reduction ratio
912 A/F/UL
2.27:1
2.43:1 (optional)
Overload clutch
2.43:1
Depending on engine type, certification and configuration the propeller gearbox is supplied with or without an overload clutch.
NOTE:
The overload clutch is installed on serial production on all certified aircraft engines and on
the non-certified aircraft engines of configuration 3.
Fig. 5
NOTE:
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Torsional shock
absorber
912 S/ULS
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Backlash
On the gearbox version with overload clutch the design incorporates a friction damped free play at the dogs to warrant proper engine idling. Due to this backlash at the dogs a distinct torsional
impact arises at start, stop and at sudden load changes, but due
to the built-in overload clutch it will remain harmless.
NOTE:
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hydraulic governor
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8) Checks
Introduction
All checks to be carried out as specified in the current Maintenance Manual (last revision).
WARNU
WARNING
NOTE:
Table of content
This chapter of the Operators Manual contains checks of the aircraft engines.
Subject
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WARNU
WARNING
Procedure
Operate the engine until the temperatures have stabilized for a period of 5 min (engine oil temperature between 50 to 70 C (122 to 160 F).
Change oil.
Close all openings on the cold engine, such as exhaust end pipe, venting tube, air filter etc. against entry of dirt and humidity.
Spray all steel external engine parts with corrosion inhibiting oil.
Procedure
Remove all plugs and caps.
Reinstall.
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9) Supplement
Introduction
Table of content
This chapter of the Operators Manual contains the form and the
list of authorized distributors for ROTAX aircraft engines.
Subject
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Authorized distributors
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www.FLYROTAX.com
List
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America
Australia
Africa
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Asia
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Europe
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1) E U R O P E
CZECHIA / SLOVAKIA:
TEVESO S.R.O.
Skroupova 441
CS-50002 HRADEC KRALOVE
Tel.: +42 049 / 5217 127,
Fax: +42 049 / 5217 226
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.teveso.cz
Contact persons: Ing. Jiri Samal
SKYDRIVE LTD.
Burnside, Deppers Bridge
SOUTHAM, WARWICKSHIRE CV47 2SU
Tel.: +44 (0) 1926 / 612 188,
Fax: +44 (0) 1926 / 613 781
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.skydrive.co.uk
Contact person: Nigel Beale
SLOVENIA:
PIPISTREL D.O.O. AJDOVSCINA
Goriska Cesta 50A
5270 AJDOVSCINA
Tel.: +386 (0) 5 / 3663 873,
Fax: +386 (0) 5 / 3661 263
E-mail:[email protected]
Website:www.pipistrel.si
Contact person: Leon Brecelj
POLAND:
FASTON LTD.
ul. Zwirki i Wigury 47
PL-21-040 SWIDNIK
Tel.: +48 (0) 81/ 751-2882;
Fax: +48 (0) 81 / 751-5740
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact person: Mariusz Oltarzewski
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2) A M E R I C A
CANADA:
3) A U S T R A L I A /
NEW ZEALAND/
P A P U A N E W G U I N E A:
BERT FLOOD IMPORTS PTY. LTD.
P.O. Box 61, 16-17 Chris Drive
LILYDALE, VICTORIA 3140
Tel.: +61 (0) 3 / 9735 5655,
Fax: +61 (0) 3 / 9735 5699
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.bertfloodimports.com.au
Contact person: Mark Lester
4) A F R I C A
EGYPT:
AL MOALLA
P.O. Box 7787, ABU DHABI
Tel.: +971 (0) 2/ 444 7378,
Fax: +971 (0) 2/444 6896
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact person: Hussain Al Moalla
LIBYA:
LUCIANO SORLINI S.P.A.
Piazza Roma, 1
Carzago di Calvagese Riviera (Brescia), Italy
Tel.: +39 030 / 601 033,
Fax: +39 030 / 601 463
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.sorlini.com
Contact person: Alberto Comincioli
ANGOLA / BOTSWANA / LESOTHO/ MADAGASCAR / MALAWI / MOZAMBIQUE/ NAMIBIA / SOUTH AFRICA / SWAZILAND/ ZAMBIA / ZIMBABWE:
AVIATION ENGINES ANDACCESSORIES (PTY) LTD
P.O. Box 15749, Lambton 1414,
SOUTH AFRICA
Tel.: +27 (0) 11 / 824 3368,
Fax: +27 (0) 11 / 824 3339
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.aviation-engines.co.za
Contact person: Niren Chotoki
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WAASPS LTD
PMB KA49, Kotoka International Airport, Accra, GHANA
Tel.: +233 (0) 28 5075254,
Fax: +233 (0) 217 717 92
E-mail:[email protected]
Website:www.waasps.com
Contact person: Jonathan Porter
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5) A S I A
CHINA / HONG KONG / MACAO:
PEIPORT INDUSTRIES LTD.
Rm. 1302, Westlands Centre
20 Westlands Road, Quarry Bay
HONG KONG
Tel.: +852 (0) 2885 / 9525,
Fax: +852 (0) 2886 / 3241
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.peiport.com
Contact person: Larry Yeung
CIS:
ISRAEL:
LUCIANO SORLINI S.P.A.
Piazza Roma, 1
Carzago di Calvagese Riviera (Brescia),
Italy
Tel.: +39 030 / 601 033,
Fax: +39 030 / 601 463
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.sorlini.com
Contact person: Alberto Comincioli
JAPAN :
AVIAGAMMA JSCO.
P.O. Box 51, 125 057 MOSCOW
Tel.: +7 499 / 158 31 23,
Fax: +7 499 / 158 62 22
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.aviagamma.ru
Contact person: Vladimir Andriytschuk
General Director
KOREA:
JUA, LTD.
1793 Fukazawa, Gotemba City
SHIZUOKA PREF 412
Tel.: +81 (0) 550 / 83 8860,
Fax: +81 (0) 550 / 83 8224
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact person:Yoshihiko Tajika
President
INDIA:
IRAN:
ASEMAN PISHRANEH CO.
Register Code: 149432
13 Km of Babaee Exp. Way, next to Telo Road,
Sepehr Aero Club, Tehran, IRAN
Tel.: +98 (0) 21 77000201,
Fax: +98 (0) 21 77000030
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact person: Ali Habibi Najafi
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AL MOALLA
P.O. Box 7787
ABU DHABI
Tel.: +971 (0) 2 / 444 7378,
Fax: +971 (0) 2 / 444 6896
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact person: Hussain Al Moalla
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