Tool Tech article from Rotax Technical Support expert, Brett Lawton
FOR REFERENCE ONLY – Always use most current Rotax repair information
Screw Head Identification on Rotax Parts:
There are some special fasteners on the Rotax engine that aren’t mentioned in any manual.
The wait is finally over! The big moment has come, and we are thrilled to announce that the ROTAX family has just gotten bigger and better! Introducing our newest addition to the family - an impossible engine that will take your performance to the next level! With shorter take-off distances and steeper climbing phases, even heavier aircraft can soar like never before. Let's take off to new heights together.
It is essential for all ROTAX aircraft engine owners to ensure that their engine is registered online.
Registering your engine links your Rotax product with warranty services, proof of ownership, recall notifications and bonus campaigns. Warranty coverage not only protects your engine - it protects your wallet.
This central online paperless engine registration process offers various advantages for Rotax aircraft engine owners.
First of all, it is very important for BRP-Rotax to get to know their customers and their engines in operation. This allows to optimize the distribution and service network according to customer's needs. With our modern reality of global supply chain disruptions, an accurate real-time view of all engines in the field is essential for the timely planning and fulfillment of spare parts supplies.
Another advantage is that in case of a reported engine theft, a re-registration of this engine is impossible.
Please note that when a new and unused engine is purchased from a ROTAX® authorized Aircraft Engines distributor or their independent Service Centers, that the engine owner must register the engine on the ROTAX website within 30 days of purchasing the engine. This is a requirement for warranty coverage; please refer to the service letter "Warranty conditions for ROTAX® Aircraft Engines".
If you purchase a used ROTAX aircraft engine that is still within its warranty coverage period, the warranty (and any ROTAX CARE extended warranty, if applicable) shall be transferred and shall be valid for the remaining coverage period, provided that the engine was properly registered online as described in the document above. You (the new owner) are then required to re-register the engine online, without delay.
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From the September 2018 issue of Sport Aviation / Experimenter magazine, a look at the Fuel Pumps used on the Rotax 912 engine.
In between each LSRM (Light Sport Repairman Maintenance) class, we usually spend a considerable amount of time upgrading our curriculum. For some time now, we have had a desire to rewrite the curriculum surrounding the fuel pumps used on the Rotax 912. For many years the fuel pump issue was a hot topic in class. There had been a significant number of problems related to the mechanical fuel pumps.
Many of the problems were created by the operators, but a few were obviously related to the design of the fuel pump. As a result, around 2013, Rotax issued service bulletin SB-912-063 (Replacement of fuel pumps). This began the introduction of the 3rd generation of fuel pumps, (part numbers 893114, and 893115).
(Figure: 1, Fuel Pump rendering)
MARKET TRANSITION TO 4-STROKE ENGINES RESULTS IN STOP OF PRODUCTION OF 2-STROKE ROTAX 582 UL AIRCRAFT ENGINE
Written by RotaxOwner Admin
Gunskirchen, Austria, July 19th, 2021 – BRP-Rotax announced that it will stop the production of the legendary 2-stroke Rotax 582 UL aircraft engine by end of 2021. This decision has been taken considering the nearly full transition of the light and ultralight aircraft market towards 4-stroke aircraft engines.
BRP-Rotax is proud to announce the cooperation with LLS Ltd. from Israel, offering their application frontline.io for service, maintenance, training and sales activities for the worldwide network as well as the coding of a product configuration tool. This step opens up a multitude of advantages building a bridge between the physical world and a variety of possibilities of XR-technologies like AR and VR.
ROTAX has just released a new state-of-the art online engine configuration tool. Using this tool, you can load an accurate 3D model of a current production engine, and experiment with all the various configuration options. The model can be rotated and zoomed on-screen, and as you change the various options, the total weight of the engine is updated and displayed in realtime! When you have it configured just as you like it, you can then email yourself a link to download a PDF of the configuration (and optionally you can pass it to ROTAX to have your local authorized ROTAX dealer follow up on it with you.)
Enjoy a casual weekend at the Aerodrome Wels in Austria amongst flight enthusiasts from all over the world. Rotax has planned a program with exciting activities and catering, and are looking forward to welcoming you.
When: 20.08.2021 - 22.08.2021
Where: Aerodrome "Wels": LOLW (https://wmw.at/de)
Entry fee: free of charge
Including:
• Tour at BRP-Rotax
• Promotion and test flights with 912iS and 915iS engines
• Product workshop with focus on injection engines
• Presentation of VR-technology for 3D-Engine maintenance
• BBQ and drinks with live band (Saturday evening)
• Flight simulator
• Presentation of the Rotax Service Mobil
• Breakfast only for camping Fly-In pilots and crew (Saturday and Sunday)
See the whole program on the website
A new version of carburetor floats (Part number 861189) has been introduced for Rotax® Engine Type 912, 914 and 2-stroke (Series).
Rotax 912ULS powered Kitfox V Pre-Buy inspection report
Written by RotaxOwner AdminExperts agree that a used aircraft should be inspected by a qualified technician before negotiating the final selling price. Even if you are a mechanically inclined pilot, the excitement of buying an aircraft can cause people to get caught up in the emotions and can lead to missed mechanical, cosmetic and safety issues during visual inspections and test flights. There is a lot to consider when inspecting an aircraft: the FAA has published the comprehensive Advisory Circular AC 43.13-1B which weighs in at 646 pages!
We have produced a video segment in which we cover important information you need to know when doing a pre-purchase inspection on a Rotax powered aircraft. (You can CLICK THIS LINK to view the final inspection report.)
Watch our Rotax 912ULS powered Kitfox V Pre-Buy inspection video to follow along as we cover the WHY, WHO, and HOW regarding a pre-purchase inspection for your Rotax powered aircraft!
ROTAX 912 IS SPORT / 915 IS LIMITED EDITION 100 / 141 hp
Written by RotaxOwner Admin
Rotax celebrates 100 years of dedication in its very own and special way with a limited edition of our popular Rotax 915 iS aircraft engines, designed for your heart and mind.
Limited Edition Package
Additionally, to the unique Rotax 100 years edition design we also offer an attractive package of services.
Each 100 year edition comes with the following benefits:
Service-Kits
• two boxes of 100 hours service-kits
• one box of a 200 hours service-kit, already included in the engine crate
Rotax Extended Service Terms (R.E.S.T.)
Additional Limited Extended Warranty under our R.E.S.T. program, which means additional coverage of 3 years or up to TBO (whatever comes first).
Rotax 100 years Merchandise Collection
The limited edition package also includes a voucher for the “100 years Rotax-Merchandise Collection”.
Dynamic, turbocharged iS engine with best power-to-weight ratio, full take-off power and a service ceiling up to 23.000 feet.
- 4-cylinder
- 4-stroke liquid/air-cooled engine with opposed cylinders
- Dry sump forced lubrication with separate oil tank,
automatic adjustment by hydraulic valve tappets - Redundant electronic fuel injection and ignition
- Engine management system (EMS)
- Electric starter (12 or 24 volt)
- Propeller speed reduction gearbox
- Air intake system with intercooler
- Turbocharger with stainless steel exhaust
- TBO (Time between overhauls) 1,200 hours
SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY EDITION AND LATEST TECHNOLOGIES AT THE AERO 2020
Written by RotaxOwner Admin
Gunskirchen, February 18, 2020 – At the Aero in Friedrichshafen BRP-Rotax is presenting an anniversary edition for the 100th anniversary of the company that is celebrated in 2020, which is available as a limited edition. Beyond that are also shown latest technologies for more ease of Service- and Maintenance work in the future.
The Aero in Friedrichshafen is one of the most important meeting places of the general aviation worldwide, with more than 600 exhibitors from 35 nations, and offers the perfect platform for the presentation of the latest product developments and for the communication with trade insiders, journalists and visitors.
In hall A3, stand 301, BRP-Rotax Aircraft is presenting its whole product range of aircraft engines with the focus on the injection technology which gains more and more popularity and the future opportunities of this technology. These contain the power-weight ratio, less fuel consumption, optimum combustion, less maintenance as well as EMS and ECU technologies.
With the 100 year anniversary, BRP-Rotax will present a special designed anniversary model of the 912iS and 915iS which are available in a limited edition, with an exceptional service package. Visitors are warmly welcomed to scrutinize the engines on our exhibition area and receive information about the special features through our qualified personnel.
Moreover, you are invited to discover the VR-studio at our exhibition area, where you can examine our engines in detail and have a descriptive view of the possibilities of virtual technologies in the future. With an enhancement of technical trainings as well as the simulation of maintenance procedures.
"We proudly look back at the last 100 years of our company history and we look forward to the challenges of the future. We do not rest on our laurels of the past but we will enrich the market with latest technologies and new products," so Peter Oelsinger, General Manager BRP-Rotax / Member of the Management Board, Vice President Sales, Marketing RPS-Business & Communications. "Our highlight at the Aero is the presentation of our anniversary model and latest VR-technologies. We are well prepared for the next 100 years."
With more than 190.000 engines sold and a global operating 4-stroke-fleet of more than 50.000 engines, Rotax aircraft engines lead the light sport and ultralight aircraft market. Rotax offers a worldwide network consisting of 17 authorized distributors and more than 220 points of sales and service supporting 270 OEMs with more than 400 Rotax powered models and customers worldwide. Therefore, Rotax aircraft engines are supplied to more than 80% of all aircraft manufacturer in its segment.
About BRP-Rotax:
BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG, a subsidiary of BRP Inc., located in Gunskirchen, Austria is a leader in the development and production of innovative 4- and 2-stroke high performance Rotax engines for BRP products such as Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft, Can-Am all-terrain, side-by-side vehicles and Can-Am Spyder lineup as well for motorcycles, karts, ultra-light and light aircraft. In the last 50 years, the company has developed more than 350 engine models for recreational vehicles and produced over 9 million engines.
About BRP
We are a global leader in the world of powersports vehicles and propulsion systems, built on over 75 years of ingenuity and intensive consumer focus. Our portfolio of industry-leading and distinctive products includes Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft, Can-Am on- and off-road vehicles, Alumacraft and Manitou boats, Evinrude and Rotax marine propulsion systems, as well as Rotax engines for karts, motorcycles and recreational aircraft. We support our lines of product with a dedicated parts, accessories and clothing business to fully enhance your riding experience. With annual sales of CA$5.2 billion from over 120 countries, our global workforce is made up of around 12,500 driven, resourceful people.
Ski-Doo, Lynx, Sea-Doo, Evinrude, Rotax, Can-Am, Manitou, Alumacraft and the BRP logo are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For more information:
Nathalie Palmetshofer
Strategic Marketing & Communications
Rotax Propulsion Systems
Tel. +43.7246.601.3208
nathalie.palmetshofer@brp.com
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RS Flight Systems has now developed the SCU (System Control Unit) for ROTAX fuel-injected engines (912i & 915i).
This SCU provides you with numerous additional system interface capabilities!
A major benefit is the Single Lever Power Control (SLPC) function. With SLPC, the EMU controls the propeller governor as a function of the power setting, the altitude and aircraft specific input parameters. This combines the advantage of the easy handling of a fixed pitch propeller with the performance enhancement of a constant speed propeller.
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BRP-ROTAX is very pleased to announce that they have received the EASA Type Certificate (TC) No. E.121 for the ROTAX 915 iSc2 A engine with due date October 11th, 2019.
From August 30 to September 1, 2019, the Rotax Fly-in 2019 will take place in Wels.
The event offers a casual weekend at the airfield Wels in Upper Austria among numerous flight enthusiasts from all over Europe. A program with exciting activities and catering is planned. ROTAX is looking forward to welcoming you!
Entry Fee: EUR 39,- / per person
Book your tickets here: https://tickets.rotaxflyin.com/
For more detailed information, please click HERE.