Warranty restrictions?
in General Tech Discussion
9 years ago
We have had a new Rotax 912uls 100hp engine fitted to our aircraft about 7 months ago and due to to the amount of time it takes to get the engine up to 50 degrees C plus the fact that the inflight oil temperature in latter months struggles to maintain more than 85 degrees we decided to purchase and have fitted an oil thermostat as advertised and approved by the LAA.to the oil radiator to assist with shorter warm ups and better controlled operating oil temperatures whilst in flight.
Due to the fact that our engine is due for its first oil change after 25 hrs under the warranty we contacted our Rotax agent who advised us not to install this item as it could invalidate our warranty, as would we were told, if we added Camguard (also LAA approved) to our oil during this first 25 hours to minimise corrosion during long inactive months.
Can anyone advise us on the validity of these restriction? given that these parts are approved both by Rotax and the LAA and if so, would we be restricted from attaching/adding such items during the whole of the warranty period? If so, I for one would be amazed.
Due to the fact that our engine is due for its first oil change after 25 hrs under the warranty we contacted our Rotax agent who advised us not to install this item as it could invalidate our warranty, as would we were told, if we added Camguard (also LAA approved) to our oil during this first 25 hours to minimise corrosion during long inactive months.
Can anyone advise us on the validity of these restriction? given that these parts are approved both by Rotax and the LAA and if so, would we be restricted from attaching/adding such items during the whole of the warranty period? If so, I for one would be amazed.
