Rotax 912-80 hp and 87 octane
in Rotax-Owner Community
8 years ago
I am a new member of Rotaxowner and a new member of EAA.
I am working with a missionary pilot in Papua New Guinea who recently took ownership of a Zenith 701 aircraft.
We are now seeking an engine and looking at the Rotax 912. Problem is in New Guinea they only get 87 octane fuel. In looking as specs for the current 912-80 hp, I see required "leaded, unleaded, AVGAS 100LL or E10".
Question: is anybody aware of who current engines will work with 87 octane? Alternatively, if we buy an older engine, will it handle 87 octane?
Additional question: Does anybody have an engine what would work with 87 octane for sale, OR know where we can purchase a used one??
Thank you.
Jonathan Schwab-jsschwab@juno.com
I am working with a missionary pilot in Papua New Guinea who recently took ownership of a Zenith 701 aircraft.
We are now seeking an engine and looking at the Rotax 912. Problem is in New Guinea they only get 87 octane fuel. In looking as specs for the current 912-80 hp, I see required "leaded, unleaded, AVGAS 100LL or E10".
Question: is anybody aware of who current engines will work with 87 octane? Alternatively, if we buy an older engine, will it handle 87 octane?
Additional question: Does anybody have an engine what would work with 87 octane for sale, OR know where we can purchase a used one??
Thank you.
Jonathan Schwab-jsschwab@juno.com
