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OPERATORS MANUAL FOR ROTAX ENGINE TYPE 912 SERIES REF NO.: OM-912 | PART NO.: 899700...
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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.
3 – Abnormal operation Chapter 4 – Standard operation Chapter 5 – Performance and Fuel consumption Chapter 7 – System Description Chapter 8 – Preservation and storage Chapter 9 – Supplement BRP-Rotax Page Content-1 Effectivity: 912 Series Rev. 1 Ed.4/January 01 2023...
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INTRO) Introduction Topics in this chapter Foreword BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG (hereinafter “BRP-Rotax”) provides “Instructions for Continued Airworthiness”, which are based on the design, tests and certification of the engine and its components. These instructions apply only to engines and components supplied by BRP-Rotax.
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January 01 2023 January 01 2023 January 01 2023 January 01 2023 January 01 2023 January 01 2023 January 01 2023 January 01 2023 January 01 2023 January 01 2023 Effectivity: 912 Series BRP-Rotax Page LEP-1 Rev. 1 Ed.4/January 01 2023...
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January 01 2023 January 01 2023 January 01 2023 January 01 2023 January 01 2023 January 01 2023 January 01 2023 January 01 2023 rear January 01 2023 page Page LEP-2 BRP-Rotax Effectivity: 912 Series Ed.4/January 01 2023 Rev. 1...
The engine serial number is located on the top of the crankcase, magneto side. Cyl.1 Cyl.3 Cyl.2 Cyl.4 Figure 1: Pos. 1: Engine serial number Page 1-2 BRP-Rotax Effectivity: 912 Series Ed.4/January 01 2023 Rev. 1...
American Society for Testing and Materials Air Transport Association American Wire Gauge Controller Area Network Camshaft position sensor Coil 1–4 Ignition coils 1–4 CPS 1+2 Crankshaft Position Sensor 1+2 Effectivity: 912 Series BRP-Rotax Page 1-3 Rev. 1 Ed.4/January 01 2023...
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Flight Level Fuse box Power conditioning and distribution for the Engine Management System hours HIC A Harness Interface Connector A HIC B Harness Interface Connector B Indicated Air Temperature Page 1-4 BRP-Rotax Effectivity: 912 Series Ed.4/January 01 2023 Rev. 1...
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Non Destructive Testing Part must be replaced against NEW (mentioned in figures) Newtonmeter NVFR Night Visual Flight Rules Outside Air Temperature Overhaul Manual Over Head Valve Operators Manual Oil Pressure Sensor Effectivity: 912 Series BRP-Rotax Page 1-5 Rev. 1 Ed.4/January 01 2023...
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Power supply PTFE Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon) Power Take Off Rev. Revision ROTAX® is a trademark of BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG Research Octane Number RON 424 ROTAX® Standard 424 s.v. still valid (only Illustrated Parts Catalog) Serial Number Society of Automotive Engineers...
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List of Effective Pages Maintenance Manual Multi Engine Piston Connector on Engine Management System wiring harness which serves as an interface for power supply XXXX shows the component serial number Effectivity: 912 Series BRP-Rotax Page 1-7 Rev. 1 Ed.4/January 01 2023...
The information and descriptions of components and systems contained in this Manual are correct at the time of publication. BRP-Rotax maintains a policy of continuous improvement of its products without imposing upon itself any obligation to retrofit products previously manufactured.
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ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental notes give you tips on environmental protection. A revision bar outside the page margin indicates a change to text or graphic. Effectivity: 912 Series BRP-Rotax Page 1-9 Rev. 1 Ed.4/January 01 2023...
• Due to the varying designs, equipment and types of aircraft, BRP-Rotax grants no warranty on the suitability of its en- gine’s use on any particular aircraft. Further, BRP-Rotax grants no warranty on this engine’s suitability with any other...
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ROTAX® aircraft engine distributor or their independent serv- ice center. BRP-Rotax requires that any service or mainte- nance work be carried out and verified by a technician that has a current iRMT rating.
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• This engine may be equipped with a vacuum pump. The safety warning accompanying the vacuum pump must be giv- en to the owner/operator of the aircraft into which the vacuum pump is installed. Page 1-12 BRP-Rotax Effectivity: 912 Series Ed.4/January 01 2023 Rev. 1...
Reference Any reference to a document refers to the latest edition issued by BRP-Rotax if not stated otherwise. This symbol informs you of additional references (data sheets, Manuals, etc.) associated with the given subject.
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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. AE 5iS001) is of no significance for the content. Page 1-14 BRP-Rotax Effectivity: 912 Series Ed.4/January 01 2023 Rev. 1...
1.6) Type description (912 Series) The type description consists of the following: e.g. ROTAX type configuration Suffix certification Designation Designation Description Type 4 –cyl. horizontally opposed, normal aspirated engine Certifica- Certified to JAR 22 (TC No. EASA.E.121) tion F, S Certified to FAR 33 (TC No.
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This chapter of the Operators Manual (OM) contains the operating limits that must be observed and adhered to while operating this type of engine. Effectivity: 912 Series BRP-Rotax Page 2-1 Rev. 1 Ed.4/January 01 2023...
90 to 110 °C (190-230 °F) 912 UL to S/N 4 402 387/912 A to S/N 4 410 266 /912 F to S/N 4 412 764 Page 2-2 BRP-Rotax Effectivity: 912 Series Ed.4/January 01 2023 Rev. 1...
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Max. 120 °C (248 °F) 912 A/F/UL Permanent monitoring of coolant temperature is necessary. Engine start, oper- ating temperature Max. 50 °C (122 °F) (ambient temperature) Min. -25 °C (-13 °F) (oil temperature) Effectivity: 912 Series BRP-Rotax Page 2-3 Rev. 1 Ed.4/January 01 2023...
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Vacuum pump Power consumption of the vacuum pump: Max. 300 W External alternator Power consumption of the external alternator: Max. 1200 W applicable only for fuel pump from S/N 11.0036 Page 2-4 BRP-Rotax Effectivity: 912 Series Ed.4/January 01 2023 Rev. 1...
0.8 bar (11.6 psi) (below 3500 rpm) Normal 2.0 to 5.0 bar (29-72.5 psi) (above 3500 rpm) NOTICE Oil pressure max. for a short period admissible at cold start. Effectivity: 912 Series BRP-Rotax Page 2-5 Rev. 1 Ed.4/January 01 2023...
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Applicable for engine S/N with Suffix -01. coolant Coolant temperature limit Engine type measured in cylinder head Max. 120 °C (248 °F) 912 S/ULS Permanent monitoring of coolant temperature is necessary. Page 2-6 BRP-Rotax Effectivity: 912 Series Ed.4/January 01 2023 Rev. 1...
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Power consumption of the hydraulic propeller governor: Max. 600 W Vacuum pump Power consumption of the vacuum pump: Max. 300 W applicable only for fuel pump from S/N 11.0036 Effectivity: 912 Series BRP-Rotax Page 2-7 Rev. 1 Ed.4/January 01 2023...
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Power consumption of the external alternator: Max. 1200 W Bank angle Deviation from bank angle: Max. 40° NOTE Up to this value the dry sump lubrication system warrants lubri- cation in every flight situation. Page 2-8 BRP-Rotax Effectivity: 912 Series Ed.4/January 01 2023 Rev. 1...
Applicable for engine S/N with Suffix -01. Mixture ratio % Designation Concentrate Water conventional e.g. BASF Glysantine anticorrosion * coolant component can be increased up to max. 65 %. Effectivity: 912 Series BRP-Rotax Page 2-9 Rev. 1 Ed.4/January 01 2023...
AVGAS 100LL places greater stress on the valve seats due to its high lead content and forms increased deposits in the com- bustion chamber and lead sediments in the oil system. Anti Knock Index (RON+MON)/2 Page 2-10 BRP-Rotax Effectivity: 912 Series Ed.4/January 01 2023 Rev. 1...
Oil specification • Use only oil with RON 424 classification NOTE The ROTAX® Norm 424 (RON 424) is a BRP-Rotax internal standard, which is only available on special request via the ROTAX® authorized distributor and will not be disclosed to third parties without prior consent.
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Since the temperature range of neighboring SAE grades over- lubrication lap, there is no need for change of oil viscosity at short duration of ambient temperature fluctuations. AE 2_0064 Figure 1: Temperature range Page 2-12 BRP-Rotax Effectivity: 912 Series Ed.4/January 01 2023 Rev. 1...
3.4.1 Oil pressure below minimum - on ground ........... 5 3.4.2 Oil pressure above permitted range at low ambient temperatures....................5 3.5 Engine on fire or fire in the engine compartment ..................5 3.6 Troubleshooting ..................6 Effectivity: 912 Series BRP-Rotax Page 3-1 Rev. 1 Ed.4/January 01 2023...
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Aviation Authorities) trained on this particular engine, is allowed to carry out maintenance and repair work. The following description of procedures depends on the respective type of installation in the aircraft and shall therefore only be seen functionally. Page 3-2 BRP-Rotax Effectivity: 912 Series Ed.4/January 01 2023 Rev. 1...
• Carry out an unscheduled maintenance check according to Maintenance Manual Line (MML) chapter 05-50-00. Effectivity: 912 Series BRP-Rotax Page 3-3 Rev. 1...
Reduce engine power setting to the minimum necessary and carry out precautionary landing. Oil pressure Oil pressure below minimum - during flight • Check oil system. • A maintenance inspection should be carried out. Page 3-4 BRP-Rotax Effectivity: 912 Series Ed.4/January 01 2023 Rev. 1...
• After landing locate the cause of fire and resolve the error be- fore next flight by qualified staff (authorized by the Aviation Authorities) • An entry in the logbook must be made • A maintenance inspection should be carried out Effectivity: 912 Series BRP-Rotax Page 3-5 Rev. 1 Ed.4/January 01 2023...
Diesel). Engine run Engine keeps running while ignition switch is turned off Possible cause Remedy Overheating of engine. Let engine cool down at idling at ap- prox. 2000 rpm. Page 3-6 BRP-Rotax Effectivity: 912 Series Ed.4/January 01 2023 Rev. 1...
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Oil too cold during engine Cover oil cooler surface, maintain the operation. oil temperature prescribed. Contamination with diesel Check fuel for diesel contamination fuel. and purge entire fuel system if diesel is found. Effectivity: 912 Series BRP-Rotax Page 3-7 Rev. 1 Ed.4/January 01 2023...
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Oil pressure must be measured at idle at an oil temperature of minimum 50 °C (122 °F). Be sure the oil pressure does not go below minimum at idle. Page 3-8 BRP-Rotax Effectivity: 912 Series Ed.4/January 01 2023 Rev. 1...
The control elements mentioned in this chapter are only symbolic and should support the understanding of the procedures. The execution of control elements is in the responsibility of the aircraft manufacturer. Effectivity: 912 Series BRP-Rotax Page 4-1 Rev. 1 Ed.4/January 01 2023...
The coolant level must be between max. and min. mark. ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Protect the environment! Do not harm the environment by spilling coolant. Dispose coolant in an environmentally friendly manner. Page 4-2 BRP-Rotax Effectivity: 912 Series Ed.4/January 01 2023 Rev. 1...
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Expansion tank 08523 Figure 1: Expansion tank Radiator cap Expansion tank Overflow bottle coolant AE 5iS_0139 Figure 2: Overflow bottle Overflow bottle Coolant Effectivity: 912 Series BRP-Rotax Page 4-3 Rev. 1 Ed.4/January 01 2023...
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Verify free movement of throttle cable and starting car- buretor over the complete range. Check from the cockpit. Exhaust system Step Procedure Inspect for damages, leakage and general condition. Page 4-4 BRP-Rotax Effectivity: 912 Series Ed.4/January 01 2023 Rev. 1...
This process is finished when air is returning back to the oil tank and can be noticed by an audible gurgle from the open oil tank. Effectivity: 912 Series BRP-Rotax Page 4-5 Rev. 1 Ed.4/January 01 2023...
Fuel valve Starting carb (choke) activated Then engine in operating start the engine without temperature choke. Throttle lever set on idle position Master switch Ignition both circuits switched on Page 4-6 BRP-Rotax Effectivity: 912 Series Ed.4/January 01 2023 Rev. 1...
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Engine rpm may only be in- creased so far as the oil pressure re-mains steady. Step Designation Procedure Starting carb (choke) de-activate Effectivity: 912 Series BRP-Rotax Page 4-7 Rev. 1 Ed.4/January 01 2023...
50 °C (122 ° Check temperatures and pressure. Throttle response NOTICE After a full-load ground test allow a cooling run at idle speed to prevent vapour formation in the cylinder head. Page 4-8 BRP-Rotax Effectivity: 912 Series Ed.4/January 01 2023 Rev. 1...
Use of multigrade oil with the low end viscosity code of 5 or 10. Check electrode gap of spark plugs and if worn fit new spark plugs. See Maintenance Manual Line (MML) of the respective engine type. Preheat engine. Page 4-10 BRP-Rotax Effectivity: 912 Series Ed.4/January 01 2023 Rev. 1...
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• Generously sized water separators • Fuel lines routing inclined and without undrained low points • Prevent condensation of humidity, i. e avoid temperature dif- ferences between aircraft and fuel Effectivity: 912 Series BRP-Rotax Page 4-11 Rev. 1 Ed.4/January 01 2023...
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The indicated power can be achieved by following the procedures laid out in the Operators Manual (OM) and ensuring that the engine is well-maintained. Effectivity: 912 Series BRP-Rotax Page 5-1 Rev. 1...
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At deviation of temperature conditions from standard atmos- phere conditions the engine performance to be expected can be calculated from the performance indicated, multiplied by standard temperature, divided by actual temperature in K. Effectivity: 912 Series BRP-Rotax Page 5-3 Rev. 1...
The design shown in this chapter does not represent a specified execution but should support the understanding of the system. Effectivity: 912 Series BRP-Rotax Page 7-1 Rev. 1 Ed.4/January 01 2023...
7.1.5) Direction of rotation Direction of rotation on propeller shaft: counter clockwise, viewed from the front. 10039 Figure 3: Normal direction of propeller rotation (engine) Page 7-4 BRP-Rotax Effectivity: 912 Series Ed.4/January 01 2023 Rev. 1...
NOTE The coolant temperature sensors are located in cylinder head 2 and 3. 09152 Figure 4: Cooling system (symbolic) Expansion tank Pressure cap Radiator Overflow bottle Effectivity: 912 Series BRP-Rotax Page 7-5 Rev. 1 Ed.4/January 01 2023...
3. Figure 8: Overload clutch Fig. shows a propeller gearbox of configuration 2 with the inte- grated overload clutch. Effectivity: 912 Series BRP-Rotax Page 7-9 Rev. 1 Ed.4/January 01 2023...
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Alternatively either a vacuum pump or a hydraulic governor for hydraulic constant speed propeller can be used. The drive is in each case governor via the propeller reduction gear. Page 7-10 BRP-Rotax Effectivity: 912 Series Ed.4/January 01 2023 Rev. 1...
Other useful information for service and airworthiness of your engine you'll find on www.rotax-owner.com. NOTICE Carry out all directives of Service Bulletins (SB), according to their priority. Observe applicable Service Instructions (SI) and Service Letter (SL). Effectivity: 912 Series BRP-Rotax Page 8-1 Rev. 1 Ed.4/January 01 2023...
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Operate the engine until the temperatures have stabilized for a period of 5 min. (engine oil temperature between 50 to 70 °C (122 to 160 °F). Shut-off engine. Allow the engine to cool down. Page 8-2 BRP-Rotax Effectivity: 912 Series Ed.4/January 01 2023 Rev. 1...
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For longer storage periods repeat preservation annually. Step Procedure Remove all plugs and caps. Clean spark plugs with plastic brush and solvent. Reinstall. Effectivity: 912 Series BRP-Rotax Page 8-3 Rev. 1 Ed.4/January 01 2023...
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The form is also available from the official ROTAX® AIRCRAFT ENGINES Website in electronic version. Authorized Overview of ROTAX® authorized aircraft engines distributor or Distributor their independent Service Center. Refer to the official ROTAX® AIRCRAFT ENGINES Website www.FLYROTAX.com. Effectivity: 912 Series BRP-Rotax Page 9-1 Rev. 1 Ed.4/January 01 2023...
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9.1) Form Figure 1: Form Page 9-2 BRP-Rotax Effectivity: 912 Series Ed.4/January 01 2023 Rev. 1...
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Propeller gearbox ......9 Exceeding engine speed ....3 Exceeding of max. admissible coolant temperature .....4 Exceeding of max. admissible Re-Start during flight ......3 cooling system temperature ..3 Exceeding oil temperature ....4 Effectivity: 912 Series BRP-Rotax Page Index-3 Rev. 1 Ed.4/January 01 2023...
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Take-off.........9 Technical data .......2 Safety notice ......8, 10 Technical documentation ....13 Start..........9 Temperature ........3 Terms ...........3 Trouble shooting ......6 Type description 912 Series..15 Table of amendments .....1 Page Index-4 BRP-Rotax Effectivity: 912 Series Ed.4/January 01 2023 Rev. 1...
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