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Hi,

I'm having a slight issue with my CTSW with a 912 ULS - that I'm having a hard time to find the cause for. 

Problem: At Take off power is reduced to 4800RPM at 500ft. At around 1400ft I get a power loss of 500-1000rpm and a bit of vibration (feels like it wants to quit). I will level out and reduce throttle and everything is normal. This can be replicated at same power setting by continue the climb. It works fine in level flight at 4600rpm. Fuel pressure is stable always at 4 psi. 

It's getting on my nerves and I need to find the reason for this.

- Carbs are synch.
- Carbs overhauled 40 hours ago.

Any idea of what to look into?

Any help would be highly appreciated.

  • Re: Loss of power doing climb

    by » Yesterday


    Hi Michael,

    Sounds like a fuel flow problem. A flow restriction may limit the underload engine speed.

    Did the problem start when the carburettors were "overhauled"?

    How many hours has the engine done?

    When was the last 5 year rubber replacement? 

    Did the rubber replacement include all hoses, back to the tank(s)?

    What of engine EGT readings ?

    Inspect float bowls for contaminates.

    Try flushing the fuel supply system by disconnecting the lines at the carburettor and running the Boost pump - inspect fuel flow into bucket for equal delivery. Check collected fuel for contaminants such as paint flakes, rubber , etc. 

    I would also question your engine management technique. A Rotax 9 should be doing a MINIMUM of 5200 rpm during climb procedures.😈


  • Re: Loss of power doing climb

    by » Yesterday


    Hi Sean,

    Thanks for your answer.

    Have been running 40 hours from carb overhaul and rubber replacement. 

    EGT: Doing the happening there become a significant difference of around 180 degrees.

    I will try the suggested. 


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