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912 Service interval - how to determine?

in 912 / 914 Technical Questions 8 years ago

  • Re: 912 Service interval - how to determine?

    by » 8 years ago

    Rob,
    I agree with your sentiment, but Rotax (according to the Line Maintenance Manual anyway) require the hours to be recorded based on total run time for the 912/914 series. You as part of their distributor network might be able to influence a change to this or at least clarify the situation. Do you know what the official line is from the factory?
    The info posted by Ronald suggests the factory may have had a change of mind but it hasn't reached the manuals.
    http://foxbatpilot.com/2015/03/10/rotax-engine-scheduled-service-intervals/comment-page-1/#comment-2462
      
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  • Re: 912 Service interval - how to determine?

    by » 8 years ago

    Tell them to plan better. :lol:

    Roger Lee
    LSRM-A & Rotax Instructor & Rotax IRC
    Tucson, AZ Ryan Airfield (KRYN)
    520-349-7056 Cell

      
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  • Re: 912 Service interval - how to determine?

    by » 8 years ago

    Thanks to everyone for the input. Until someone persuades Rotax differently then it's "by the book". Manufacturers know their engines and that is good enough for me.
      
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  • Re: 912 Service interval - how to determine?

    by » 8 years ago

    No, its not about getting out of warranty. (Sorry conspiracy theorists, it is just not true :cheer: ). They do have the best interests of the engine in mind and have a good argument that when the engine is running there is some wear. Like Roger says.

    We will/are trying to get this changed but for now the manual is like Conrad says.

    But; the aircraft manufactures instructions always overrule the engine manufactures instructions so check to see if your OEM has their own maintenance checklist (most just reference the Rotax manual so those are out of luck)
      
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  • Re: 912 Service interval - how to determine?

    by » 8 years ago

    Thanks to everyone for the input. Until someone persuades Rotax differently then it's "by the book". Manufacturers know their engines and that is good enough for me.


    I think that is the right choice Donald, after all, Rotax built your engine, not the FAA
      
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