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Hello dear people of rotax owner :)

I'm having an issue which couldn't solve for the last days. Aircraft with a 914UL engine was  flying in 1000 feet and suddenly engine started running really rough , and reduced the power and landed straight away.

After landing we rechecked and the problem existed. 

Here is the summary:

Engine works quite fine until 4700-4800 rpm, with 27-29-30 MAP, but when i push the throttle more forward, a huge roughness and rpm fluctuation downward starts until i reduce the power.

Upon the problem start , we checked all fuel system, replaced the fuel regulator, Replaced 3way Selenoid , overhauled the CARBS, no fuel pressure problem exist,  Re calibrated throttle position sensor, checked Westgate for free movement and if its doing the test or not, checked the servo , checked all tiny hoses going in the airbox for any hole or crack on it, checked fuel pumps, checked airbox fuel drains for no blockage, checked the turbocharger fan for any oil in or any abnormal movement of its turbine or damaged turbine, and still have no upcoming result.

When i disconnect the HOSE which connects the Turbocharger to airbox the problem is gone, so the engine literally becomes a 912 instead of 914.

I will add the TLR log of last hours which the problem started ,maybe it can be useful for helping to solve the issue.

I'm wishing for someone help us through out this..

 

 

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  • Re: Rotax 914 Turbo problem?

    by » 4 days ago


    Have you carefully checked the small air tubing between the carburetors, airbox, fuel pressure regulator and the three way solenoid?  Even a very small leak in one of these tubes can result in an improper control signal to the fuel pressure regulator. Check the plastic T fittings also, they can crack.  


  • Re: Rotax 914 Turbo problem?

    by » 4 days ago


     

    It sounds like your carburetor float bowls are not sealing properly, and when the turbo boost comes on (3500 RPM+), fuel is blown out of the bowl gasket.

    Nine times out of ten, this is the issue with the 914, as people often over-torque the bottom bolt that holds the bowl in place. Despite the large bolt, the torque specification is only 47 inch-pound!!!! and it’s easy to over-tighten (you could practically over-tighten it just by looking at it!).

    Once the bolt is over-torqued, it warps the bowls (soft aluminum), and the only solution is to replace them with new ones. To check, remove the bowls and place them on a flat surface or use a straight edge. If you can see any daylight, the bowls are warped and must be replaced. Also, be sure to install new gaskets for both the bolt and bowl. 

     

    Do not fly the aircraft until you are absolutely sure the problem is resolved.

    Also, I'm not sure why you're at 4300 RPM with the throttle position at zero—that's a bit strange! Start with the float bowls since that's a simple check, and then report back.


  • Re: Rotax 914 Turbo problem?

    by » 4 days ago


    Jeff Blakeslee wrote:

    Have you carefully checked the small air tubing between the carburetors, airbox, fuel pressure regulator and the three way solenoid?  Even a very small leak in one of these tubes can result in an improper control signal to the fuel pressure regulator. Check the plastic T fittings also, they can crack.  

    Yes all checked and pretty sure no issues with any of them..


  • Re: Rotax 914 Turbo problem?

    by » 3 days ago


    Rotax-Owner wrote:

    It sounds like your carburetor float bowls are not sealing properly, and when the turbo boost comes on (3500 RPM+), fuel is blown out of the bowl gasket.

    Nine times out of ten, this is the issue with the 914, as people often over-torque the bottom bolt that holds the bowl in place. Despite the large bolt, the torque specification is only 47 inch-pound!!!! and it’s easy to over-tighten (you could practically over-tighten it just by looking at it!).

    Once the bolt is over-torqued, it warps the bowls (soft aluminum), and the only solution is to replace them with new ones. To check, remove the bowls and place them on a flat surface or use a straight edge. If you can see any daylight, the bowls are warped and must be replaced. Also, be sure to install new gaskets for both the bolt and bowl. 

    Do not fly the aircraft until you are absolutely sure the problem is resolved.

    Also, I'm not sure why you're at 4300 RPM with the throttle position at zero—that's a bit strange! Start with the float bowls since that's a simple check, and then report back.

    Float chambers replaced with the new ones with correct Torque , and carbs overhauled ,

    Aircraft is grounded for the last days , also im surprised by the boost time i see in TLR, which is either 0 or 60 ?!  Literally tried almost everything…

     


  • Re: Rotax 914 Turbo problem?

    by » 3 days ago


    How about enrichener solenoid


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