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OPERATORS MANUAL
ROTAX ® 447 UL SCDI
ROTAX ® 503 UL DCDI
ROTAX ® 582 UL DCDI
FOR ENGINE TYPES
ROTAX ® 447 UL SCDI
ROTAX ® 503 UL DCDI
ROTAX ® 582 UL DCDI
ROTAX ® 582 UL DCDI
Mod. 90
Mod. 99
part no.: 899050

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  • Page 1 �������� ������� OPERATORS MANUAL FOR ENGINE TYPES ROTAX ® 447 UL SCDI ROTAX ® 503 UL DCDI ROTAX ® 582 UL DCDI ROTAX ® 447 UL SCDI ROTAX ® 503 UL DCDI ROTAX ® 582 UL DCDI Mod. 90 ROTAX ® 582 UL DCDI Mod.
  • Page 2 These technical data and the information embodied therein are the property of BRP- Rotax GmbH&Co. KG, Austria, acc, BGBI 1984 no. 448, and shall not, without prior written permission of BRP-Rotax GmbH&Co. KG, be disclosed in whole or in part to third parties.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Cooling system of the ROTAX 582 UL DCDI ....... 9 - 2 9.1.3) Cooling system of the ROTAX 582 UL DCDI mod. 99 ..9 - 3 9.2) Fuel system ..................9 - 4 9.3) Lubrication system ................9 - 5 9.3.1)
  • Page 4 10.3.4) Engine start ..............10 - 14 10.3.5) Prior to take-off .............. 10 - 15 10.3.6) Checking of ignition unit (not possible for 447 UL SCDI) ..10 - 15 10.3.7) Operation in flight ............. 10 - 15 10.3.8) Special operating conditions: ........... 10 - 16 10.4) Abnormal operation ..............
  • Page 5 00412 ROTAX 503 UL DCDI ROTAX 447 UL SCDI 03166 ROTAX 582 UL DCDI 03168 ROTAX 582 UL DCDI model 99 Effectivity: 447 SCDI, 503 DCDI, BRP-Rotax page 1 - 5 582 DCDI Jan. 01/2007 OM Edition 1 / Rev. 0...
  • Page 6 NOTES Effectivity: 447 SCDI, 503 DCDI, page 1 - 6 BRP-Rotax 582 DCDI Jan. 01/2007 OM Edition 1 / Rev. 0...

  • Page 7: Index

    Rotary valve drive 9 - 6 Free air cooling 9 - 3 Rotary valve drive lubrication 10 - 10 Fuel 10 - 8 ROTAX authorized Distributors 13 - 1 Fuel consumption 8 - 2 ® Fuel system 9 - 4...
  • Page 8 Water in fuel 10 - 16 Weights 8 - 1 Wet spark plugs 10 - 14 Winter 10 - 16 page 2 - 2 Effectivity: 447 SCDI, 503 DCDI, BRP-Rotax 582 DCDI Jan. 01/2007 OM Edition 1 / Rev. 0...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    3) Introduction Congratulations on your decision to use a ROTAX aircraft engine. Before operating the engine, carefully read this Operator's Manual. The Manual provides you with basic information on the safe operation of the engine. If any passages of the Manual are not understood or in case of any questions, please, contact an authorized Distribution- or Service Center for ROTAX aircraft engines.

  • Page 10: Remarks

    For more detailed maintenance, safety and flight information, consult the documentation provided by the aircraft manufacturer and dealer. For further information on maintenance and spare parts service, contact the nearest ROTAX distributor (see Chapter 13). 3.2) Engine serial number On all enquiries or spare parts orders, always indicate the engine serial number, as the manufacturer makes product improvement modifications to the engine.

  • Page 11: Safety

    The information and components-/system descriptions contained in this Operator's Manual are correct at the time of publication. ROTAX however, maintains a policy of continuous improvement of its products without imposing upon itself any obligation to install them on its products previously manufactured.

  • Page 12: Safety Information

    Aircraft equipped with this engine must only fly in DAYLIGHT VFR conditions. page 4 - 2 Effectivity: 447 SCDI, 503 DCDI, BRP-Rotax 582 DCDI Jan. 01/2007 OM Edition 1 / Rev. 0...
  • Page 13 — Due to the varying designs, equipment and types of aircraft, ROTAX grants no warranty or representation on the suitability of its engine’s use on any particular aircraft.
  • Page 14 — Since special tools and equipment may be required, engine servicing should only be performed by an authorized ROTAX engine dealer or a qualified trained mechanic approved by the local airworthiness authority. — To eliminate possible injury or damage, ensure any loose equipment or tools are properly secured before starting the engine.
  • Page 15 4 - 5 Effectivity: 447 SCDI, 503 DCDI, BRP-Rotax 582 DCDI Jan. 01/2007 OM Edition 1 / Rev. 0...

  • Page 16: Technical Documentation

    ☞ Service Informations are based on data and experience that is considered applicable for professionals under normal conditions. Any reference to a document refers to the latest edition issued by ROTAX if not stated otherwise. ◆ NOTE: The status of Manuals can be determined by checking the table of amendments of the Manual.

  • Page 17: Index Of

    13 - 02 01 01 2007 13 - 03 01 01 2007 13 - 04 01 01 2007 rear page page 5 - 1 Effectivity: 447 SCDI, 503 DCDI, BRP-Rotax 582 DCDI Jan. 01/2007 OM Edition 1 / Rev. 0...
  • Page 18 NOTES page 5 - 2 Effectivity: 447 SCDI, 503 DCDI, BRP-Rotax 582 DCDI Jan. 01/2007 OM Edition 1 / Rev. 0...

  • Page 19: List Of Amendments

    Date of Currt. Pages Date Marks/ Chap- Date of approval by Signature insertion approval authority modification 1÷13 01 01 2007 DOA* page 6 - 1 Effectivity: 447 SCDI, 503 DCDI, BRP-Rotax 582 DCDI Jan. 01/2007 OM Edition 1 / Rev. 0...
  • Page 20 NOTES page 6 - 2 Effectivity: 447 SCDI, 503 DCDI, BRP-Rotax 582 DCDI Jan. 01/2007 OM Edition 1 / Rev. 0...

  • Page 21: Description Of Design

    7) Description of design 7.1) 447 UL SCDI, 503 UL DCDI 2 cylinder in line two stroke engine, piston ported, air cooled cylinder heads and cylinders, fan or free air version. Mixture lubrication and on the 503 oil injection lubrication as an optional extra.

  • Page 22: 582 Ul Dcdi And 582 Ul Dcdi Mod. 99

    582 UL 40 DCDI and 582 48 DCDI are not longer available. 582 UL DCDI mod. 99 is only available as 48 KW version. Effectivity: 582 DCDI page 7 - 2 BRP-Rotax OM Edition 1 / Rev. 0 Jan. 01/2007...

  • Page 23: Type Description

    7.3) Type description: ◆ NOTE: The type designation is of the following composition. 7.3.1) For 503 UL DCDI, 447 UL SCDI ROTAX 02929 e.g. ROTAX 503 UL DCDI 7.3.2) For ROTAX 582 UL DCDI 02932 Power output: 40 KW or 48 KW e.g.

  • Page 24: Engine Views

    7.4) Engine views: 7.4.1) 447 UL SCDI PTO view 02781 fig. 1 lateral view 02782 PTO ..power take off side MAG ..magneto side (1) engine number fig. 2 (2) rewind starter ◆ NOTE: Figure shows fan cooled version with intake silencer.

  • Page 25: 2) 503 Ul Dcdi

    02779 (1) engine number fig. 4 (2) propeller gearbox (3) electric starter ◆ NOTE: Figure shows fan cooled version with intake silencer. Effectivity: 503 DCDI page 7 - 5 BRP-Rotax OM Edition 1 / Rev. 0 Jan. 01/2007...

  • Page 26: 3) 582 Ul Dcdi And 582 Ul Dcdi Mod. 99

    (1) engine number 02043 (2) propeller gearbox fig. 6 (3) Electric starter ◆ NOTE: Figure shows 582 UL DCDI engine with B-gearbox. Effectivity: 582 DCDI page 7 - 6 BRP-Rotax OM Edition 1 / Rev. 0 Jan. 01/2007...

  • Page 27: Technical Data

    8) Technical data 8.1) Dimensions 447 UL SCDI 503 UL DCDI 582 UL DCDI / mod. 99 description 67,5 mm (2,66 in) 72 mm (2,84 in) 76 mm (2,99 in) bore stroke 61 mm (2,4 in) 61 mm (2,4 in)

  • Page 28: Fuel Consumption

    8.3) Fuel consumption Fuel consumption in l/h (US gal/h) 447 UL SCDI 503 UL DCDI 582 UL DCDI mod. 99 at take-off performance 20 l/h (5,3 US gal/h) 25 l/h (6,6 US gal/h) 26,5 l/h (7 US gal/h) at 75 % continuous...

  • Page 29: Description Of Systems

    9) Description of systems 9.1) Cooling system 9.1.1) Cooling system of ROTAX 447 UL SCDI and of ROTAX 503 UL DCDI Two versions of air cooling are available. 9.1.1.1) Free air cooling Engine cooling by air-stream generated by aircraft speed and propeller.

  • Page 30: 2) Cooling System Of The Rotax 582 Ul Dcdi

    9.1.2) Cooling system of the ROTAX 582 UL DCDI The cooling liquid is supplied by a integrated pump in the engine through the cylinders and the cylinder head to the radiator. The cooling system must be installed such that vapour coming from the cylinders and the cylinder head can escape to top via a hose either into the water tank of the radiator or to an expansion chamber.
  • Page 31 9.1.3) Cooling system of the ROTAX 582 UL DCDI mod. 99 Engine cooling is performed by liquid cooled cylinder and cylinder head. The cooling system is in a two circuit arrangement. The cooling liquid is supplied by a integrated pump in the engine through the cylinders and the cylinder head to the radiator.

  • Page 32: Fuel System

    Make sure that adequate amount of oil is in the oil tank before putting engine into service. ◆ NOTE: For fuel refer to section 10.2.2. Effectivity: 447 SCDI, 503 DCDI, page 9 - 4 BRP-Rotax 582 DCDI Jan. 01/2007 OM Edition 1 / Rev. 0...

  • Page 33: Lubrication System

    For preparation of fuel-oil mixture refer to section 10.2.2. 9.3.2) Oil injection lubrication of ROTAX 503 UL DCDI, 582 UL DCDI and 582 UL DCDI mod. 99 The oil pump (1) driven by the crankshaft (2) via the pump gear (3) (or via cross shaft at 582 UL DCDI and 582 UL DCDI mod.99)

  • Page 34: 3) Lubrication Of The Rotary Valve Drive At 582 Ul Dcdi And 582 Ul Dcdi Mod. 99

    Gearbox lubrication operates with its own oil filled into gearbox housing. Never operate engine with a dry gearbox. ◆ NOTE: For lubricants refer to section 10.2.3. Effectivity: 447 SCDI, 503 DCDI, page 9 - 6 BRP-Rotax 582 DCDI Jan. 01/2007 OM Edition 1 / Rev. 0...

  • Page 35: Electric System

    The engine 447 UL SCDI is equipped with a breakerless, single capacitor discharge ignition unit with integrated generator. The ignition unit is completely free of maintenance and needs no external power supply.

  • Page 36: Propeller Gearbox

    2,62 : 1 3,00 : 1 3,47 : 1 4,00 : 1 ◆ NOTE: This gearbox is not planned for 447 UL SCDI ◆ NOTE: This type of gearbox designated as CL is also available with an incorporated lighting generator. 9.5.3) Type "E"...

  • Page 37: Operating Parameters

    582 UL DCDI 40 ..6000 RPM Idle speed ..........ca. 2000 RPM Take off Performance (ISA): (International Standard Atmosphere) 447 UL SCDI 503 UL DCDI 582 UL DCDI 582 UL DCDI mod. 99 29,5 kW 37 kW...
  • Page 38 ..........50 ° C ....(120° F) ° min..........- 25 C ....(- 13° F) Coolant temperature on ROTAX 582 UL DCDI / mod. 99: ° max..........80 C ....(175° F) ° min..........65 C ....

  • Page 39: Performance Graphs For Stand. Conditions (Isa)

    3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 6500 7000 engine speed [RPM] fig. 12 02789 MOTORDREHMOMENT / ENGINE TORQUE 447 UL SCDI 2 V 447 UL SCDI 1 V 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 6500 7000 engine speed [RPM] fig.
  • Page 40 1000 503 UL DCDI 2V 503 UL DCDI 1V fig. 17 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 6500 7000 02784 engine speed [RPM] Effectivity: 503 DCDI BRP-Rotax page 10 - 4 OM Edition 1 / Rev. 0 Jan. 01/2007...
  • Page 41 5500 6000 6500 7000 engine speed [RPM] 02533_2 TREIBSTOFFVERBRAUCH / FUEL CONSUMPTION fig. 18 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 02533_3 engine speed [RPM] Effectivity: 582 DCDI page 10 - 5 BRP-Rotax OM Edition 1 / Rev. 0 Jan. 01/2007...
  • Page 42 5500 6000 6500 7000 engine speed [RPM] 02532_2 TREIBSTOFFVERBRAUCH / FUEL CONSUMPTION fig. 19 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 02532_3 engine speed [RPM] Effectivity: 582 DCDI page 10 - 6 BRP-Rotax OM Edition 1 / Rev. 0 Jan. 01/2007...

  • Page 43: Operating Media

    At verification of the coolant level replenish water in expansion tank. The coolant level in the overflow bottle should be between min. and max. mark. Effectivity: 582 DCDI page 10 - 7 BRP-Rotax OM Edition 1 / Rev. 0 Jan. 01/2007...

  • Page 44: 2) Fuel

    If the engine is not equipped with injection lubrication a 2 % Super two stroke oil must be added to the fuel. Effectivity: 447 SCDI, 503 DCDI, page 10 - 8 BRP-Rotax 582 DCDI Jan. 01/2007 OM Edition 1 / Rev. 0...
  • Page 45 At refueling use only metal containers and ground the aircraft in accordance with the grounding specifications to avoid electrostatic charging. Effectivity: 447 SCDI, 503 DCDI, page 10 - 9 BRP-Rotax 582 DCDI Jan. 01/2007 OM Edition 1 / Rev. 0...

  • Page 46: 3) Lubricants

    Super two stroke oil (same as used for engine lubrication). On 503 UL DCDI and 582 UL DCDI and 582 UL DCDI mod. 99. Effectivity: 447 SCDI, 503 DCDI, page 10 - 10 BRP-Rotax 582 DCDI Jan. 01/2007 OM Edition 1 / Rev. 0...

  • Page 47: Standard Operation

    ◆ NOTE: Secure the area accordingly. Effectivity: 447 SCDI, 503 DCDI, page 10 - 11 BRP-Rotax 582 DCDI Jan. 01/2007 OM Edition 1 / Rev. 0...

  • Page 48: 2) Daily Checks

    Check propeller shaft bearing for clearance by rocking propeller. Inspect throttle choke and oil pump lever cables for damage (end fittings, outer casing and kinks). Effectivity: 447 SCDI, 503 DCDI, page 10 - 12 BRP-Rotax 582 DCDI Jan. 01/2007 OM Edition 1 / Rev. 0...

  • Page 49: 3) Pre-Flight Checks

    (indicates propeller out of balance). Verify that engine reaches full power rpm during take off roll. Effectivity: 447 SCDI, 503 DCDI, page 10 - 13 BRP-Rotax 582 DCDI Jan. 01/2007 OM Edition 1 / Rev. 0...

  • Page 50: 4) Engine Start

    ON position. ■ CAUTION: Ensure grounding switch is in correct position and wired correctly. Effectivity: 447 SCDI, 503 DCDI, page 10 - 14 BRP-Rotax 582 DCDI Jan. 01/2007 OM Edition 1 / Rev. 0...

  • Page 51: 5) Prior To Take-Off

    10.3.6) Checking of ignition unit (not possible for 447 UL SCDI) Before every flight or operation, the function of the two ignition systems must be checked. For checking the ignition unit the engine must be operated at 3000 to 3500 1/min and alternately ignition system 1 and 2 must be switched off.

  • Page 52: 7) Operation In Flight

    Synthetic oils, although good lubricants, often attract moisture rather than repel it. A well designed and well maintained air intake system (e.g. ROTAX intake silencer with K & N oil impregnated air filter) will help to prevent water ingestion. Effectivity: 447 SCDI, 503 DCDI,...
  • Page 53 Further noise reduction may be obtained by the use of an after-muffler kit. Be aware that modifications will require a different carburetor setting. Enquire at your dealer for more information, and consult ROTAX. Winter: Winter can create additional problems such as carburetor icing, frozen fuel lines, higher air densities etc., which may affect...

  • Page 54: Abnormal Operation

    ▲ WARNING: Reduce engine power setting to the minimum necessary and carry out precautionary landing. ▲ WARNING: Repair as necessary all discrepancies and shortcomings before next flight. Effectivity: 447 SCDI, 503 DCDI, page 10 - 18 BRP-Rotax 582 DCDI Jan. 01/2007 OM Edition 1 / Rev. 0...

  • Page 55: Checks

    – close all engine openings such as exhaust pipe, venting tube and air filter to prevent entry of contamination and humidity. Effectivity: 447 SCDI, 503 DCDI, page 11 - 1 BRP-Rotax 582 DCDI Jan. 01/2007 OM Edition 1 / Rev. 0...
  • Page 56 – spray all external steel parts with engine oil. Effectivity: 447 SCDI, 503 DCDI, page 11 - 2 BRP-Rotax 582 DCDI Jan. 01/2007 OM Edition 1 / Rev. 0...

  • Page 57: Trouble Shooting

    (tank), fittings (loose?), filter (plugged?), float chamber (fouled?). Spark: try new plugs. Problems of a more complex nature are best left to a ROTAX engine technician: see your service center. Effectivity: 447 SCDI, 503 DCDI, page 12 - 1...
  • Page 58 - Octane rating of fuel too low use fuel with higher octane rating. b - fuel starvation, lean mixture check fuel supply. Effectivity: 447 SCDI, 503 DCDI, page 12 - 2 BRP-Rotax 582 DCDI Jan. 01/2007 OM Edition 1 / Rev. 0...
  • Page 59 Authorized Distributors for ROTAX Aircraft Engines ® www.rotax-aircraft-engines.com 1) E U R O P E Issue 01 01 2007 AUSTRIA: GERMANY / THE NETHERLANDS: ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ HB - FLUGTECHNIK GMBH ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ FLUGMOTOREN FRANZ GMBH Dr.
  • Page 60 6235 Okanagan Landing Rd. VERNON, B.C., V1H 1M5, Canada Tel.: +1 250 / 260-6299, Fax: +1 250 / 260-6269 E-mail: inquiries@rotec.com Website: www.rotec.com page 13 - 2 Effectivity: 447 SCDI, 503 DCDI, BRP-Rotax 582 DCDI Jan. 01/2007 OM Edition 1 / Rev. 0...
  • Page 61 CAMEROON / CENTRAL AFRICAN ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ➤ ASEMAN PISHRANEH CO. REPUBLIC / CONGO / GABON / GUINEA Auth. Rotax A/C Engine Distributor & Service Center / IVORY COAST / MALI / MAURITANIA / P.O. Box 16535-433, Tehran, Iran Tel.: +98 (0) 21 7731 4107,...
  • Page 62 NOTES page 13 - 4 Effectivity: 447 SCDI, 503 DCDI, BRP-Rotax 582 DCDI Jan. 01/2007 OM Edition 1 / Rev. 0...
  • Page 64 Motornummer / Engine serial no. Flugzeugtype / Type of aircraft Flugzeugkennzeichen / Aircraft registration no. ROTAX® Vertriebspartner ROTAX® authorized distributor www.rotax-aircraft-engines.com ® and TM are trademarks of BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co. KG. © 2006 BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co. KG. All rights reserved.

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