Kitfox 3 with 912 1300 hrs on engine
Looking at a kitfox 3 with 1300 hr hrs on a Rotax 912 80 hp
does this engine need to be replaced because of hrs and age?
alan
Looking at a kitfox 3 with 1300 hr hrs on a Rotax 912 80 hp
does this engine need to be replaced because of hrs and age?
alan
Re: Kitfox 3 with 912 1300 hrs on engine
by Sean Griffin » 23 hours ago
In Australia, the answer is no, subject to the engine remaining in good mechanical condition.😈
Re: Kitfox 3 with 912 1300 hrs on engine
by alan mekler » 21 hours ago
yes how do you determine that?
Re: Kitfox 3 with 912 1300 hrs on engine
by Rotax Wizard » 20 hours ago
Hi Alan
I see you are in the USA. The kitfox 3 were all kit plans, therefore made as experimental. There is no requirement to overhaul under the FAA. The determination as to condition is however something that should be done by someone familiar with that engine and aircraft type. Age can produce rotten rubber parts and corrosion. If the engine has been sitting for a long period oils become solid and fuels evaporate leaving varnish and plug fuel lines and carburetors. Some of the oldest 912 engines only had an 800 hour TBO from the factory, later versions were increased to 1000, then 1200 and much later 1500. Only engines made after mid 2006 were 2000 TBO. The chart and serial range of each version is found in the Maintenance Manual Line, download it for free from FlyRotax.com
Cheers
Re: Kitfox 3 with 912 1300 hrs on engine
by alan mekler » 20 hours ago
thank you. ill ask for rotax serial number.
Re: Kitfox 3 with 912 1300 hrs on engine
by Rotax-Owner » 18 hours ago
Hi Alan
You might be interested in this Kitfox "pre-buy inspection" video on Rotax-Owner.com.
Rotax 912ULS-Powered Kitfox V Pre-Buy Inspection
Here is the link to the video: Rotax 912ULS powered Kitfox V Pre-Buy Inspection
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