Leakage Check - Rotax 914 series Maintenance Manual

4) Leakage check

General note
Visual inspection of the whole engine for leaks. If leaks are visible, locate
the cause and remedy the fault.
NOTES:
Leakage
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Checking water pump for leaks.
Water pump
If the leakage bore, located at the base of the ignition housing, is dripping
oil, the oil seal on the water pump shaft may be defective and must be
replaced. In the case of coolant drips at the leakage bore, the coolant
mechanical seal must be replaced (inspect the quality of the coolant).
Inspect fuel lines, their connections and screw fasteners. Look for scuff-
Fuel lines
ing marks.
On steel fuel lines in the area at connections (fittings) (2) a detailed visual
inspection is necessary. See
Effectivity: 914 Series
Edition 2 / Rev. 0
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MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Leaking connections can lead to engine problems or
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engine failure!
If a leak is suspected, then the following check is possible:
Step
Cleaning the engine.
Operate the engine until the temperatures have stabilized for a period of 5
min (engine oil temperature between 50 to 70 °C (122 - 160 °F).
Switch off ignition and secure engine against unintentional operation. Se-
cure aircraft against unauthorized operation.
After shut down of engine no liquid must drip down.
Avoid overstretching the fixing elements. Always
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comply with the specified torque!
Procedure
Fig. 5.
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