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4-8, 4-9 04 01 2014 DOA* 5-2 to 5-6 04 01 2014 DOA* 7-5, 7-6 04 01 2014 DOA* 04 01 2014 DOA* 04 01 2014 DOA* BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page TOA-1 OM Edition 1/Rev. 2 April 01/2014...
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New charts + POWER/ECO description 7-5, 7-6 04 01 2014 General note: text added, new grafic 04 01 2014 Note added 04 01 2014 Distributor for Pakistan added BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page TOA-3 OM Edition 1/Rev. 2 April 01/2014...
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If any passages of the Manual are not clearly understood or in case of any questions, please contact an authorized Distributor or Service Center for ROTAX aircraft engines. We wish you much pleasure and satisfaction flying your aircraft with this ROTAX aircraft engine.
For additional information on engines, maintenance or parts, you can also contact your nearest authorized ROTAX-aircraft engine distributor (Chapter 9.2). Engine serial num- When making inquiries or ordering parts, always indicate the en- gine serial number, as the manufacturer makes modifications to the engine for product improvement.
ROTAX Maintenance Technician International Standard Atmosphere kilograms Kilowatt LANE EMS A+B Lane ECU List of effective pages Motor octane number Newton meter Operators Manual part no. Part number BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 1-3 OM Edition 1/Rev. 0 January 01/2012...
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BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG Society of Automotive Engineers Service Instruction Service Bulletin Service Letter Type certificate Table of amendments Volt Visual Flight Rules BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 1-4 OM Edition 1/Rev. 0 January 01/2012...
ENVIRONMENT NOTE Environment note gives you tips and behaviors to environmental protection. A revision bar outside of the page margin in- dicates a change to text or graphic. BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 1-5 OM Edition 1/Rev. 0 January 01/2012...
For this reason, we recommend strict compli- ance with the maintenance and operation and any additional information which may be given to you by your dealer. BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 1-6 OM Edition 1/Rev. 2 April 01/2014...
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Instrumentation Select and use proper aircraft instrumentation. This instru- mentation is not included with the ROTAX engine package. Only approved instrumentation may be installed. Engine log book Keep an engine log book and respect engine and aircraft maintenance schedules.
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This engine may be equipped with a governor. The safety warning accompanying the governor must be given to the owner/operator of the aircraft into which the governor is in- stalled. BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 1-8 OM Edition 1/Rev. 0 January 01/2012...
1.5) Technical documentation General note These documents form the instructions ensuring continued air- worthiness of ROTAX aircraft engines. The information contained is based on data and experience that are considered applicable for skilled mechanics under normal conditions. Due to the fast technical progress and fulfilment of particular spec-...
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The Illustrations in this Manual are stored in a graphic data base system and are provided with a consecutive irrelevant number. This number (e.g. 00277) is of no significance for the content. BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 1-10 OM Edition 1/Rev. 0 January 01/2012...
Electric starter (12 V 0.8 kW) Fuel pump assy. Optional Preparation for hydraulic governor for constant speed propel- ler: (configuration 3 only) Exhaust system Cooling air baffle Engine suspension frame BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 1-11 OM Edition 1/Rev. 2 April 01/2014...
Non-certified aircraft engines Configuration Prop shaft with flange for fixed prop. Prop shaft with flange for constant speed propeller and drive for hy- draulic governor for constant speed propeller. BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 1-12 OM Edition 1/Rev. 1 July 01/2012...
Top view Cyl. 1 Cyl. 3 Cyl. 2 Cyl. 4 Part Function Engine serial number Airbox Electric starter Expansion tank with excess pressure valve Oil filter Fig. 3 BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 1-13 OM Edition 1/Rev. 0 January 01/2012...
Direction of rota- Direction of rotation on propeller shaft: counter clockwise, looking tion on propeller at p.t.o side of engine. shaft normal direction of propeller rotation (engine) Fig. 4 BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 1-14 OM Edition 1/Rev. 2 April 01/2014...
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The data of the certified engines are based on type certificate of type 912 iSc. Table of contents This chapter of the Operators Manual contains the operating limits that must be observed to ensure the ROTAX aircraft engine and standard systems operate safely. Subject Page...
For a short period admissible at cold start. NOTICE Min. 0.8 bar (12 psi) (below 3500 rpm) Normal 2.0 to 5.0 bar (29-73 psi) (above 3500 rpm) BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 2-2 OM Edition 1/Rev. 2 April 01/2014...
Max. 600 W Bank angle Deviation from bank angle Max. 40° NOTE: Up to this value the dry sump lubrication system warrants lubrication in every flight situation. BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 2-3 OM Edition 1/Rev. 2 April 01/2014...
Mixture Obey the coolant manufacturers instructions NOTICE WARNUNG about the coolant mixture. mixture ratio % designation concentrate water Conventional e.g. BASF Glysantine Pro- tect Plus G48 anticorrosion BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 2-4 OM Edition 1/Rev. 0 January 01/2012...
Usage/Description AVGAS 912 iSc/iS Aviation AVGAS 100 LL (ASTM D910) Standard BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 2-5 OM Edition 1/Rev. 2 April 01/2014...
Conventional aircraft oils (a.d.= ashless dispersant) are not suitable. Oils with ashless dispersant do not have suitable cleaning agents for modern designs such as the ROTAX 912 i Series. Oils primarity for Diesel engines have insufficient high tem- perature properties and additives which favour clutch slipping, and are generally unsuitable.
Since the temperature range of neighboring SAE grades overlap, there is no need for change of oil viscosity at short duration of am- bient temperature fluctuations. Fig. 1 06317 BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 2-7 OM Edition 1/Rev. 0 January 01/2012...
Mainte- nance Manual is necessary. Do not release the engine into service before rectification. BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 3-2 OM Edition 1/Rev. 0 January 01/2012...
The coolant level must be between max. and min. mark. See Fig. 1 ENVIRONMENT NOTE Protect the environment and never spill any coolant. Expansion tank Part Function Radiator cap Expansion tank Fig. 1 BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 3-3 OM Edition 1/Rev. 0 January 01/2012...
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Overflow bottle Part Function Overflow bottle Coolant Fig. 2 09150 BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 3-4 OM Edition 1/Rev. 0 January 01/2012...
Verify free movement of throttle valve and the complete range. Exhaust system Step Procedure Inspect for damages, leakage and general condition. Sensors/wiring harness Step Procedure Visual inspection for mechanical and thermal damages. BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 3-5 OM Edition 1/Rev. 0 January 01/2012...
This process is finished when air is returning back to the oil tank and can be noticed by a gurgle from the open oil tank. Install oil tank cap. BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 3-6 OM Edition 1/Rev. 2 April 01/2014...
Difference between max.- and min.- mark = 0.45 litre (0.95 liq pt). ENVIRONMENT NOTE Protect the environment and never spill any oil. BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 3-7 OM Edition 1/Rev. 0 January 01/2012...
3 bar. Put throttle between 1 to Throttle valve 2 cm throttle opening (cor- relates with 55 %-65 % throt- tle valve opening). BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 3-8 OM Edition 1/Rev. 2 April 01/2014...
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Check for error messages Engine instruments and if all operator limits don‘t exceed the operator limits de- fined in the Operators Manu- al. Check if generator switching was realized flawless. BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 3-9 OM Edition 1/Rev. 2 April 01/2014...
3.5) Prior to take-off Safety Non-compliance can result in serious injuries WARNU WARNING or death! Do not take the engine into operation if any person is near the aircraft. BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 3-10 OM Edition 1/Rev. 2 April 01/2014...
LANE A. Turn “ON“ LANE selector switch B. Reduce to idle speed. Check power supply and minimum voltage of 12 V at each LANE. BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 3-11 OM Edition 1/Rev. 2 April 01/2014...
10 seconds (take the idle speed from the Operators Manual of the aircraft, as it depends on the type of propeller being used). BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 3-12 OM Edition 1/Rev. 2 April 01/2014...
To evaporate possibly accumulated condensation water, at least once a day 100 °C (212 °F) oil temperature must be reached. BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 3-13 OM Edition 1/Rev. 2 April 01/2014...
Set the LANE select switch A to “OFF“. Switch the fuel pumps “OFF“. Shut-off according to the aircraft manufacturer regulations. Set main switch to “OFF“. Wait for engine stop. BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 3-14 OM Edition 1/Rev. 2 April 01/2014...
Remedy Use non-contaminated fuel Generously sized water separators Fuel lines routing inclined Prevent condensation of humidity, i. e avoid temperature dif- ferences between aircraft and fuel. BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 3-15 OM Edition 1/Rev. 2 April 01/2014...
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EMS voltage supply below the minimum required level Page 4-6 The sprag clutch decouples not from the starter Page 4-6 Trouble shooting Page 4-7 Table of content Page 4-7 BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 4-1 OM Edition 1/Rev. 0 January 01/2012...
Limited flight operation Land the aircraft Flashing Flashing Land the aircraft Flashing Land the aircraft Land the aircraft Flashing Land the aircraft Land the aircraft ON = permanently on BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 4-2 OM Edition 1/Rev. 1 July 01/2012...
Reduce the engine speed. Any exceeding of the max. admis- speed sible engine speed has to be entered by the pilot into logbook, stating duration and extent of over engine speed. BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 4-3 OM Edition 1/Rev. 0 January 01/2012...
Immediately stop the engine and check for reason. Check oil sys- tem. Check oil quantity in oil tank. Check oil quality. See also Chapter 2.4). A maintenance inspection should be carried out. BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 4-4 OM Edition 1/Rev. 0 January 01/2012...
If the pressure is too low, switch the auxiliary pump ON and the main pump OFF. If this has no effect then limited flight opera- tion with reduced power is possible. A maintenance inspection should be carried out. BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 4-5 OM Edition 1/Rev. 0 January 01/2012...
Move the throttle lever to the idle position. Set the EMS main switches to “OFF“. Switch both LANE select switches to “OFF“. A maintenance inspection should be carried out. BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 4-6 OM Edition 1/Rev. 0 January 01/2012...
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Subject Page Starting problems Page 4-8 Engine run Page 4-8 Oil pressure Page 4-8 Oil level Page 4-9 Cold engine start Page 4-9 BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 4-7 OM Edition 1/Rev. 0 January 01/2012...
Check air filter according to Mainte- nance Manual Line Chapter 12-20-00. Low oil pressure Oil pressure Possible cause Remedy Not enough oil in oil tank. Refill oil. BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 4-8 OM Edition 1/Rev. 2 April 01/2014...
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Oil pressure must be measured at idle at an oil tem- perature of minimum 50 °C (120 °F). Be sure the oil pressure does not go below mini- mum at idle. BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 4-9 OM Edition 1/Rev. 2 April 01/2014...
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Performance data for standard conditions (ISA) Page 5-2 Fuel consumption 912 iSc/iS Page 5-3 Performance data for variable pitch propeller Page 5-4 Performance graph for non-standard conditions Page 5-5 BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 5-1 OM Edition 1/Rev. 0 January 01/2012...
65 % 4800 46.7/63.5 93,3 68.81 13.7 50 % 4300 35.9/48.8 78,5 57.90 11.1 NOTE: Further essential information regarding engine behavior see Service Letter SL-912 i-003, latest edition. BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 5-4 OM Edition 1/Rev. 2 April 01/2014...
°K. Fig. 6 08636 BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 5-5 OM Edition 1/Rev. 2 April 01/2014...
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Installation Manual. Table of content This chapter of the Operators Manual contains an extensive list of approved equipment for this engine. Subject Page Weights - Engine Page 6-2 BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 6-1 OM Edition 1/Rev. 0 January 01/2012...
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ECU, FUSE BOX and start relay 912 iSc/iS 63.6 kg (140.2 lb) exclusive of: engine suspension frame, exhaust system, fuel pumps assy., cooling baffle, radiator, oil cooler BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 6-2 OM Edition 1/Rev. 0 January 01/2012...
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Page 7-10 Page 7-11 Main functions of the ECU Page 7-11 Propeller gearbox Page 7-12 Reduction ratio Page 7-12 Torsional shock absorber Page 7-12 Governor Page 7-12 BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 7-1 OM Edition 1/Rev. 0 January 01/2012...
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(4). When cooling down, the coolant will be sucked back into the cooling circuit. Coolant tempera- NOTE: The temperatur sensor at delivery is located in ture measuring cylinder head 4. BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 7-2 OM Edition 1/Rev. 0 January 01/2012...
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Cooling system Part Function Expansion tank Radiator Pressure cap Overflow bottle Level glass Fig. 1 06339 BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 7-3 OM Edition 1/Rev. 0 January 01/2012...
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Through the return line surplus fuel flows back to the fuel tank and suction side of fuel system. NOTE: The return line must be always returned into the tank, from which fuel is sucked in to the oil pump. BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 7-4 OM Edition 1/Rev. 0 January 01/2012...
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Close to fuel tank pressure Fuel pressure sensor Part Function Fuel tank Fuel pump 1 Fuel pump 2 Fine filter Fuel pressure regulator Coarse filter/Water trap Fig. 2 06293 BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 7-5 OM Edition 1/Rev. 2 April 01/2014...
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Oil pressure sen- The oil pressure sensor (8) for reading of the oil pressure is locat- ed on the ignition housing. BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 7-6 OM Edition 1/Rev. 2 April 01/2014...
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Oil system Part Function Pressure regulator Oil pump Oil tank Oil cooler Oil filter Venting tube Temperature sensor (oil) Pressure sensor (oil) Fig. 3 BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 7-7 OM Edition 1/Rev. 0 January 01/2012...
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7.4) Electric system General note The ROTAX 912 iSc/iS is equipped with an electronic guided dual ignition unit with integrated generator. The ignition unit is easy to maintain and needs (except for start the engine) no external power supply. EMS overview...
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LANE B works (LANE A is OFF) AUTO Activates LANE A and LANE A for engine run LANE B Shut-down of the en- Engine should shut-down gine BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 7-9 OM Edition 1/Rev. 0 January 01/2012...
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Ultimately, the required fuel quantity or injection period is deter- mined on the basis of the calculated air density in the airbox. It is monitored continuously. BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 7-10 OM Edition 1/Rev. 0 January 01/2012...
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Other main functions of the ECU include: the ECU Ignition control Fuel injection control Indication of faults and values that are outside operating limits Storing faults Power supply monitoring BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 7-11 OM Edition 1/Rev. 0 January 01/2012...
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Governor Alternatively a hydraulic governor for constant speed propeller can be used. The drive is via the propeller reduction gear. BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 7-12 OM Edition 1/Rev. 0 January 01/2012...
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Table of content This chapter of the Operators Manual contains checks of the air- craft engines. Subject Page Engine preservation Page 8-2 Engine back to operation Page 8-2 BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 8-1 OM Edition 1/Rev. 2 April 01/2014...
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Due to the special material of the cylinder wall, there is no need for extra protection against corrosion for the ROTAX aircraft engi- nes. At extreme climatic conditions and for long out of service pe-...
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In case of any relevant occurrences that may involve mal- function of the engine, the form on the next page should be filled out and sent to the responsible authorized ROTAX distributor. ®...
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9.1) Form BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 9-3 OM Edition 1/Rev. 0 January 01/2012...
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9.2) Authorized Distributor General note See the official ROTAX AIRCRAFT ENGINES Website ® www.FLYROTAX.com List Overview about authorized distributor for ROTAX aircraft engines. Subject Page Europe Page 9-6 America Page 9-7 Australia Page 9-7 Africa Page 9-7 Asia Page 9-8...
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Fax: +39 030 / 601 463 Fax: +49 (0) 8039 / 9035-35 E-mail: avio@sorlini.com E-mail: info@franz-aircraft.de Website: www.sorlini.com Website: www.franz-aircraft.de Contact person: Alberto Comincioli Contact person: Eduard Franz BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 9-6 OM Edition 1/Rev. 0 January 01/2012...
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MAURITANIA / NIGER/ NIGERIA / SENEGAL / TOGO: ➤WAASPS LTD PMB KA49, Kotoka International Airport, Accra, GHANA Tel.: +233 (0) 28 5075254, Fax: +233 (0) 217 717 92 E-mail:info@waasps.com Website:www.waasps.com Contact person: Jonathan Porter BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 9-7 OM Edition 1/Rev. 0 January 01/2012...
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Tel.: +39 030 / 601 033, E-mail: almoalla@emirates.net.ae Fax: +39 030 / 601 463 Contact person: Hussain Al Moalla E-mail: avio@sorlini.com Website: www.sorlini.com Contact person: Alberto Comincioli BRP-Powertrain Effectivity: 912 i Series page 9-8 OM Edition 1/Rev. 2 April 01/2014...
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