Dear ROTAX reps:
I am trying to use ROTAX's latest 912 ULS Checklist/Maintenance Schedule (05-20-00 Revised 1/1/20) for my ACI. I have got to say that this revised schedule leaves much to be desired -- past versions were more useful. Here are a few things I found wanting at first glance:
1. The 100-hour check of the prop/gearbox friction torque is completely missing from the Schedule (apparently this is to be addressed in a future revision).
2. There are unnecessarily repeated actions (such as inspecting the air filter at #6 and #14).
3. Should combine similar tasks (such as the oil filter at #5 and #7).
4. Lots of wasted space for Interval Operating Hours columns (more space would allow user comments, inspection details, etc.).
5. Redundant tasks (such as #15 Liquid Level Check when #7 oil and #12 coolant have already been checked).
There, that's off my chest. Perhaps I have too much idle time these days? ;<)
-- David
