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These technical data and the information contained therein are property of BOMBARDIER- ROTAX GmbH and must not be reproduced, neither in entirety nor partially, and passed on to third parties without previous consent in writing by BOMBARDIER-ROTAX GmbH. This text must be written on every complete or partial reproduction.
12.6) Feasible location of radiator ..................35 12.7) General directives for the cooling system ............... 36 12.8) Cooling air ducting ....................38 12.8.1) General directives for ducting of the cooling air ............ 38 Date Install Page Reference Modification-No. 1996 05 10 914 F - 0 -...
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16.3) Notes to employment of the air filter ............... 65 17) Pressure sensors ....................67 17.1) Static pressure sensor .................... 68 17.2) Airbox pressure sensor ................... 69 17.2.1) Water trap ......................69 18) Servo motor ......................70 Modification-No. Reference Install Date Page - 0 - 1996 05 10 914 F...
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23.5) Monitoring of the intake manifold pressure ............. 97 23.6) Air temperature in the airbox ................... 97 24) Preparations for trial run of engine ..............98 AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS for Aircraft Engines ........99 Date Install Page Reference Modification-No. 1996 05 10 914 F - 0 -...
If any passages of the Manual are not completely understood or in case of questions, please, contact an authorized Distribution- or Service Partner for ROTAX engines. We wish you much pleasure and satisfaction flying your aircraft powered by this ROTAX engine.
Due to the varying designs, equipment and types of aircraft, BOMBARDIER-ROTAX makes no warranty or representation on the suitability of its engine’s use on any particular aircraft.
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Since special tools and equipment may be required, engine servicing should only be performed by an authorized BOMBARDIER-ROTAX engine dealer or a qualified trained mechanic approved by the local airworthiness authority.
This engine must only be operated with accessories supplied, recommended and released by ROTAX. Modifications are only allowed after consent by the engine manufacturer. ATTENTION: Spare parts must meet with the requirements defined by the engine manufacturer.
The fast technical progress and variations of installation might render present laws and regulations inapplicable or inadequate. Date Install Page Reference Modification-No. 1996 05 10 914 F - 0 -...
7.1) Designation of type Basic type e.g. ROTAX 914 F2: F2: with prop flange for fix pitch propeller F3: with prop flange with drive of hydraulic governor for constant speed propeller F4: with prop flange for fix pitch propeller, but prepared for retro-fit of hydraulic...
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Components especially developed and tested for this en- gine are readily available at BOMBARDIER-ROTAX. WARNING: This equipment has not been tested for safety and durability to the standards of aviation. The user assumes all risks possibly arising by utilizing auxiliary equipment.
F sensor for oil pressure f oil tank u expansion tank G sensor for oil temperature g external alternator i 2 separate oil pumps H sensor for cylinder head temperature Date Install Page Reference Modification-No. 1996 05 10 914 F - 0 -...
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Ill. 3 Ill. 5 Cyl. 4 Cyl. 3 Cyl. 2 Cyl. 1 Ill. 4 Ill. 6 Modification-No. Reference Install Date Page - 0 - 1996 05 10 914 F...
See ill. 7. max........40° NOTE: Up to this inclination the dry sump lubrication system warrants adequate lubrication in every flight situation. Ill. 7 Date Install Page Reference Modification-No. 1996 05 10 914 F - 0 -...
12 month after date of delivery from BOMBARDIER-ROTAX. This warranty is subject to the following conditions: the engine has to be stored in the packing as supplied by ROTAX. the covers on various openings must not be removed (see chapter of protective covering) engine has to be stored in a suitable place.
WARNING: The maximum storage period is limited to 24 month! Preservation for periods of longer than 24 months is only possible after a written permission of BOMBARDIER-ROTAX. Should the situation arise send engine for inspection to ROTAX. NOTE: No trouble to put engine back into operation after preservation.
WARNING: If the engine suspension frame supplied by ROTAX is not used or if modified, certification to the latest requirements such as FAR or JAR has to be conducted by the aircraft builder.
(limit load) in (Nm) 1 0 0 and z axis in x, y and z axis WARNING: Tighten all engine suspension screws as specified by the aircraft builder. Modification-No. Reference Install Date Page - 0 - 1996 05 10 914 F...
To prevent a possible hydraulic shock at engine start, ensure proper closing of float valves. If in doubt, park the aircraft with rising propeller shaft axis. 6° 6° L(T)2 R(T)2 30° Ill. 11 Date Install Page Reference Modification-No. 1996 05 10 914 F - 0 -...
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Tolerated roll deviation of parallelism: ......± 5°. (see ill. 12) Vertical axis: y-axis must be square to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft. Ill. 13 10° 10° Yaw tolerance: ± 10° (see ill. 13) Modification-No. Reference Install Date Page - 0 - 1996 05 10 914 F...
NOTE: The engine suspension has to be designed to prevent any excessive engine movement and to minimize noise emission and vibration on air frame side. Date Install Page Reference Modification-No. 1996 05 10 914 F - 0 -...
The complete exhaust system is in the volume of supply and is certified together with the engine. WARNING: If the ROTAX exhaust system is not employed or if modified, certification to the latest requirements such as FAR or JAR has to be conducted by the aircraft builder.
Exhaust gas temperature: (1740 ° F) max................. 950° C (1650 ° F) normal ..............900° C Reading taken approx. 70 mm ( 2,75 in.) after exhaust flange. Modification-No. Reference Install Date Page - 0 - 1996 05 10 914 F...
12.1) Description of the system See ill. 16. The cooling system of the ROTAX 914 F is designed for liquid cooling of the cylinder heads and ram-air cooling of the cylinders. The cooling system of the cylinder heads is a closed circuit with an expansion tank.
WARNING: The size and layout of the cooling system must be designed to keep the operating temperatures within the specified limits. To minimize flow resistance employ radiator with low flow resistance and parallel flow as realized on the original BOMBARDIER-ROTAX radiator and use short hoses and pipelines. Coolant hoses: temperature durability: min.
250 cm 2 m coolant hose (18 mm inside dia.) : ........500 cm total coolant quantity in engine: approx. 1410 cm (3/8 gal (us)) Date Install Page Reference Modification-No. 1996 05 10 914 F - 0 -...
WARNING: Ensure that the overflow bottle will never be empty, otherwise air will be sucked into cooling circuit with ill effect to safe operation of the engine. Modification-No. Reference Install Date Page - 0 - 1996 05 10 914 F...
12.7) General directives for the cooling system See illustration 21. BOMBARDIER-ROTAX offers essential parts of the cooling system for this engine such as radiator, overflow bottle etc. (see spare parts list) in the non-certified state. Certification to the latest requirements to FAR or JAR has to be conducted by the aircraft builder.
For front installation in a closed fuselage, ducting of cooling air to the cylinders is recommended. In this case a costly horizontal partitioning can be avoided. BOMBARDIER-ROTAX developed especially for this application a non-certified cooling air ducting. WARNING: Certification to the latest requirement like FAR or JAR has to be conducted by the aircraft builder.
13) Lubrication system 13.1) Description of the system See Ill. 22. The BOMBARDIER-ROTAX 914 F engine is provided with a dry sump forced lubrication system with a main oil pump with integrated pressure regulator and a n additional suction pump.
Protection by insulation, or routing in a hose with hot air flow or by furnishing venting line with a bypass opening Q before passing through cowling W. See ill. Ill. 23 Date Install Page Reference Modification-No. 1996 05 10 914 F - 0 -...
This screw plug has to be removed and is replaced by the hose nipple P, sealing ring w 10x14 DIN 7603 and banjo bolt {. Ill. 28 Date Install Page Reference Modification-No. 1996 05 10 914 F - 0 -...
Install the oil tank free of vibrations. Oil tank cover E and oil drain plug to be easily accessible. Ill. 29 Date Install Page Reference Modification-No. 1996 05 10 914 F - 0 -...
If need be, take appropriate measures like changing size of cooler, partial covering of cooler etc. 13.7) General notes on oil cooler BOMBARDIER-ROTAX offers for this engine a non-certified oil cooler (see spare parts list). WARNING: Certification of this cooler to the latest requirements such as FAR or JAR has to be conducted by the aircraft builder.
Feeding lines to suction side of the electric fuel pumps W lines from pressure side of the electric fuel pump to inlet of fuel pressure control Returnline from fuel pressure control to oil tank Date Install Page Reference Modification-No. 1996 05 10 914 F - 0 -...
Fuel temperature: To prevent vapour locks temperatures in excess of 36°C (100°F) are not permis- sible in the vicinity of fuel lines, float chamber and such. Modification-No. Reference Install Date Page - 0 - 1996 05 10 914 F...
30 min. ø8 NOTE: A capacity increase of approx. 20% is feasible by running-in process. ø9 Date Install Page Reference Modification-No. 1996 05 10 914 F - 0 -...
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There is no need for a checkvalve for the operation of the two electric fuel pumps since the pump itself won't allow any passage against correct direction of flow ATTENTION: Employ GENUINE-BOMBARDIER-ROTAX fuel pumps only. Non-compliance will release BOMBARDIER-ROTAX from any liability.
1/3. The additional nipple can be fitted of course to any other connections with the exception of outlet T. All the necessary items are available as spare parts. Date Install Page Reference Modification-No. 1996 05 10 914 F - 0 -...
ATTENTION: With closed or blocked leakage piping, fuel could end up on exhaust system. RISK OF FIRE! Connecting nipple W for leakage line outside dia. ø ..6 mm (1/4") slip on lengthmax. 17 mm (11/16") Ill. 35 Date Install Page Reference Modification-No. 1996 05 10 914 F - 0 -...
N (5,4 lb) limit load: 100 N (22 lb) Directive for choke actuation The choke shaft E is marked R. This mark has to point towards cable engagement Modification-No. Reference Install Date Page - 0 - 1996 05 10 914 F...
Otherwise increase preten- sion of spring by bending lever flap Q or fit a stronger return spring, W or a cable with pull-push action would have to be used. Date Install Page Reference Modification-No. 1996 05 10 914 F - 0 -...
ATTENTION: Adjustable positive stops for idle- and full throttle position are of course required. These stops have to be designed such to render adjustibility and to prevent bending of the idle stop on the carburetor. Modification-No. Reference Install Date Page - 0 - 1996 05 10 914 F...
15.5.2) General information about the communication program The software is property of BOMBARDIER-ROTAX. Duplication is only permitted for transmission on a fixed disk or for back up and recording. The TCU must be switched on.
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If the bottom line Q displays "Error" instead of the sub NOTE: program, some connection between TCU and computer has been interrupted. Checking of all plug connections between TCU and computer is necessary. Ill. 41 Modification-No. Reference Install Date Page - 0 - 1996 05 10 914 F...
If the throttle position for idle and full throttle are not within the allowance variation or if not proceeding linear, then a new calibration of the throttle position is absolutely necessary. Refer to Maintenance Manual 914 F. Date Install...
ø ..60 mm (2 3/8") slip-on length ..max. 25 mm (1") ATTENTION: Utilize the full slip-on length on all connection. Secure hoses by suitable screw clamps. Ill. 43 Ladeluftkühler (Intercooler) Date Install Page Reference Modification-No. 1996 05 10 914 F - 0 -...
The pressure loss must not exceed 5 hPa. WARNING: Use only filter elements which will not tend to restrict the flow when in contact with water. Modification-No. Reference Install Date Page - 0 - 1996 05 10 914 F...
16.3) Notes to employment of the air filter BOMBARDIER-ROTAX offers a dry type air filter. WARNING: The certification to the latest requirement such as FAR and JAR has to be conducted by the aircraft builder. The following points should assist the aircraft builder at the choice of a suitable filter.
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Location of installation is limited by the length of the wiring harness. length of cable assy.: approx. 250 mm (10 in) from TCU. ø3 ø4,7 60° 60° Ill. 47 Date Install Page Reference Modification-No. 1996 05 10 914 F - 0 -...
W 4x7 of airbox and the airbox pressure sensor E. ATTENTION: Utilize full slip-on length on all connections. ø35 ø6 ø6 Ill. 49 ø30 Ill. 48 Modification-No. Reference Install Date Page - 0 - 1996 05 10 914 F...
The correct adjustment of the servo cable Q and consequently the waste gate W was made already on the course of the testrun at ROTAX. Prior to engine operation check the position of the waste gate as follows: WARNING: Engine stop - ignition "OFF".
ATTENTION: An excess-voltage protection has to be realized by the aircraft builder in accordance to effective regulations. WARNING: The certification to the latest requirements such as FAR or JAR has to be conducted by the aircraft builder. Date Install Page Reference Modification-No. 1996 05 10 914 F - 0 -...
RT CA DO-160C, sections 18, 20-22 and IEC 801-2. The following EMC/EMI tests were performed: Radio frequency Susceptibility (conducted) Radio frequency Susceptibility (radiated) Audio Frequency Susceptibility Lightning Susceptibility Conducted RF Interference Radiated RF Interference Modification-No. Reference Install Date Page - 0 - 1996 05 10 914 F...
19.3) Description of the Turbo Control Unit (TCU) See Ill. 53/54. The ROTAX 914 F engine is equipped with an exhaust gas turbo charger, making use of the energy in the exhaust gas for precompression of the intake air (boost pressure).
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The TCU registers the time of full throttle operation (boost pressure). Full throttle operation for longer than 5 minutes will make the red boost lamp blinking Modification-No. Reference Install Date Page - 0 - 1996 05 10 914 F...
Use cables in this area as short as possible and with adequate cross section. never sever connection between terminal C and +B of regulator e.g. by removal of a fuse Date Install Page Reference Modification-No. 1996 05 10 914 F - 0 -...
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......max ± 5% Ill. 57 (1/min.) 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 A charge-indicating lamp 3W/12V (Ill. 52, pos. s) may be fitted on NOTE: the instrument panel. Modification-No. Reference Install Date Page - 0 - 1996 05 10 914 F...
Min. section area: 2x 0,75 mm (shielded flexible cable, shielding braid on both ends grounded). ATTENTION: The metal base of each ignition switch must be grounded to air craft frame. Date Install Page Reference Modification-No. 1996 05 10 914 F - 0 -...
DIN 46247 grounding: via housing ATTENTION: Activation of start relay limited to short duration. Over a period of 4 min. operation, the duty cycle is 25%. Modification-No. Reference Install Date Page - 0 - 1996 05 10 914 F...
FAR or JAR and the effective wiring diagram (Ill. 52). WARNING: An essential point is according to regulations, that the fuel pumps are connected on two completely independent power supplies. Date Install Page Reference Modification-No. 1996 05 10 914 F - 0 -...
FAR or JAR has to be conducted by the aircraft builder. Ill. 63 WARNING: Choose place of installation such, that operation is within the specified temperature limits. Date Install Page Reference Modification-No. 1996 05 10 914 F - 0 -...
WARNING: The TCU comprises electronic components and is therefore completely sealed. The TCU is allowed to be opened only by persons authorized by BOMBARDIER-ROTAX! connections: + terminal: flexible cable 0,75 mm white No. 1* - terminal: flexible cable 0,75 mm white No.
No. 35* * from the 36 pole plug receptacle of the TCU, plug 6,3 x 0,8 to DIN 46247 length approx. 600 mm (24 in) from TCU Date Install Page Reference Modification-No. 1996 05 10 914 F - 0 -...
2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 n Alternator NOTE: The speed of the auxiliary generator is 1,24 times crankshaft speed Ill. 65 or 3 times the prop speed. Modification-No. Reference Install Date Page - 0 - 1996 05 10 914 F...
* from the 36 plug receptacle of TCU without plug connection length approx. 1000 mm (40 in) from TCU. NOTE: BOMBARDIER-ROTAX developed especially for this application a non-certified electric rev-counter. Certification to the latest require- ments such as FAR or JAR has to be conducted by the aircraft builder.
....... approx.0,25 A ..........~ 8 A internal power consumption, without servo motor and lamps standard value, actual value up to aircraft builder without electric starter and start relay Modification-No. Reference Install Date Page - 0 - 1996 05 10 914 F...
0,54 of engine speed. WARNING: Certification to the latest requirements such as FAR or JAR has to be conducted by the aircraft builder. Ill. 69 Modification-No. Reference Install Date Page - 0 - 1996 05 10 914 F...
1,44 kg (3,2 lb) 2,7 kg (6 lb) (inclusive drive unit) NOTE: Reduction ratio of crankshaft to governor is 1,842 e.g. the governor speed is 0,54 of the engine speed. Date Install Page Reference Modification-No. 1996 05 10 914 F - 0 -...
20° C (68° F) ± 10% tolerance: NOTE: BOMBARDIER-ROTAX recommends the temperature indication VDO instrument “VDO 310.274/082/017“ with an indicating range of 50° to 150° C (120° F - 300° F). Modification-No. Reference Install...
20° C (68° F) ± 10% tolerance: BOMBARDIER-ROTAX offers a non-certified temperature indicating instrument. Refer to current spare parts list. WARNING: Certification to the latest requirements such as FAR of JAR has to be conducted by the aircraft builder.
20° C (68° F) voltage: 12 V ± 5% tolerance: BOMBARDIER-ROTAX offers a non-certified pressure gauge. Refer to current spare parts list. WARNING: Certification to the latest requirements such as FAR of JAR has to be conducted by the aircraft builder. Modification-No.
= 4 i.e. 1/4 of engine speed NOTE: A flexible shaft for the mechanical rev-counter is readily available from BOMBARDIER-ROTAX. Date Install Page Reference Modification-No. 1996 05 10 914 F - 0 -...
To take air temperature readings in the airbox a connection is provided. This connection is closed on the standard engine by a plug screw. connection: tapping 1/8-27 NPT thread length approx. 9 mm (3/8") Ill. 80 Modification-No. Reference Install Date Page - 0 - 1996 05 10 914 F...
Performance check in accordance with Operator's Manual. If nominal performance won't be reached or is in excess of, examination of the installation and engine will be necessary. Consult Maintenance Manual 914 F. ATTENTION: Don't conduct any test flights before fault has been traced and found.
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