Possible detonation on Rotax 912 UL

by in 912 / 914 Technical Questions 13 years ago

My Rotax 912 UL is swinging a two bladed wooden 68x48 Newton propeller on a Reality Escapade homebuilt.
T/O RPM is only 5000 rpm, in the cruise at 4750 rpm, there is an occasional knock which can be felt through the rudder pedals.
I am wondering if this could be overload causing detonation, although I haven't experienced the knock on T/O.
any thoughts on this. the CHT is normal, fuel is new mogas, needles are set as per normal Rotax position.

Re: Possible detonation on Rotax 912 UL

by Roger Lee » 13 years ago

Roger Lee

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Hi Malcom,

It is hard to determine with only the info you provided, but it doesn't sound like it's the engine. Take off rpm is good, WOT rpm should be around 5500-5600 rpm for a fixed pitch or ground adjustable prop. You shouldn't be cruising at such a low rpm. Your engine wasn't designed with that mid range rpm cruise in mind and you will get more vibration, usually a little warmer temps and it isn't in a good torque range for the engine. Your much better off for the sake of the engine to be 5000 - 5300 rpm for a standard cruise rpm and the engine was designed to actually run as high as 5500 all day long. From the info you gave I don't think it is the engine your are feeling in the peddles, but a bump, flutter or vibration in the frame or tail section (the tail is a common offender). Many planes can get those vibrations as you describe in the peddles.

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