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Anyone know what the ideal and acceptable range and variation (difference between cyclinders) of compression readings (hot and/or cold engine) are for a standard automotive type compression test on Rotax 912UL?
(Preferably in PSI)

And at what indicators/reading of pressure does one have either indicators of signficant wear or problems?

I waded through a lot of Rotax documentation and couldn't seem to find that info for the standard (non-leakdown) compression tests.
There was lots of info on using and interpreting the leakdown test.
Couldn't find much on the standard test, other than it is an alternate method.

I realize the leakdown compression test is preferable but not an option right now.

Al
  • Re: Acceptable compression NOT the leakdown method?

    by » 12 years ago


    Hi Al,

    If you use 87 psi test pressure the residual is usually 83-85 which is normal. If you have one in the 70's you have an issue. If the test pressure is 80 psi then 76-78 psi is normal. The Rotax is so tight and solid that a 8-10 psi spread is a lot. You may be off these numbers 1-2 psi, but more than that may signal an issue or a bad test gauge.

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


  • Re: Acceptable compression NOT the leakdown method?

    by » 12 years ago


    Hi Roger,

    Thanks for your reply.

    But unless I'm missing something here (quite possible as I'm a Rotax newbie) your reply is for the leakdown-type compression test.

    I'm asking about numbers and interpretation for the conventional test.
    .... where results, hot engine, such as , for example

    130psi 140psi 135psi 126psi are the sort of results one sees.

    Aren't the 76-78psi numbers for the leakdown test?
    I'm not equpped to run THAT one right now.

    Al

  • Re: Acceptable compression NOT the leakdown method?

    by » 12 years ago


    Hi Al,

    Those numbers are static compression test results and are okay. I would switch over to the leak down compression test as it can tell you more and be more diagnostic.

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


  • Re: Acceptable compression NOT the leakdown method?

    by » 12 years ago


    Wow,

    If 87psi on a static hot compression reading is "normal" and I'm seeing readings (on a brand new compression gauge - test done by myself and an experienced A&P) up in the 120's and up to 140psi that really sounds peculiar to me.

    How could mine be so much higher?

    If I had an automotive engine that had a compression ratio of 10.5 to 1 I'd EXPECT readings up near the 140psi.

    Can you understand why I'm puzzled?
    Can you un-puzzle me?

    Al

  • Re: Acceptable compression NOT the leakdown method?

    by » 12 years ago


    Hi Al,

    You have the numbers mixed up. The higher numbers above 120 psi you are using are a static pressure test. The 87 psi test pressure is used in a leak down test.

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


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