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I purchased an almost complete, Sonex, plans build, supplied with a new Rotax 912ULS and all the bits to go with it. Included is a very nice looking, homemade carburettor airbox, with cold/fresh air horn and integrated air filter.

From the outset I have felt (no science involved) that the integrated air filter may be undersized. I have tried to find Rotax recommendations for filter size/specifications but have not found anything yet.

The existing (single) air filter is a K&N BM-8006, that I plan to clean/replace every 50 hrs.

The engine seems to run just fine but still I worry.

Please advise:

 # Rotax recommended air filter surface area/specifications.

 # Your opinion of the K&N BM-8006 as a suitably sized air filter.

  • Re: Air Filter Sizing

    by » 8 months ago


    K&N 33-2544   25,1 x 19,38 x 4,6 cm; 220 g


    Thank you said by: Sean Griffin

  • Re: Air Filter Sizing

    by » 8 months ago


    alejandro zapata gordillo wrote:

    K&N 33-2544   25,1 x 19,38 x 4,6 cm; 220 g

    Hi Alejandro,

    Thank you for your response.

     # Is this a Rotax recommendation?

     # Your recommendation? If so please justify

     

    FYI:   33-3544 compared with the BM-8006                  DIfference

    Height  22 mm                                 37 mm                       15mm

    Length 176 mm                               152 mm                      24mm

    Width    89 mm                                92 mm                        03 mm


  • Re: Air Filter Sizing

    by » 8 months ago


    Hi Sean.

    It came factory installed on my ULM Tecnam P92 ECHO S with Rotax912 ULS engine.

    Installation Manual Chapter 72-60-00

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    Thank you said by: Sean Griffin

  • Re: Air Filter Sizing

    by » 8 months ago


    Thank you for your reference. Unfortunatly this was all that came up:

    "Minimum flow rate A minimum flow rate of 220 m³/h (288 yd³/h, 129 CFM) has to be warranted for all conditions. Pressure loss The pressure loss must not exceed 2 hPa. Choice of a suitable filter The following points should assist the aircraft manufacturer at the choice of a suitable filter: • 4 fold cotton fabric • Surface covered with metal screen • Total filter area at least 1400 cm² (217 in²) • Min. flow rate of 6.23 m³/min (480 yd³/h, 282 CFM), based on the surface area of filter material"

    No mention of filter brand, part number. Nothing is the Spare Parts Manual.


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