Roger, I understand you are in a debate here and it may be desirable to
"win" rather than discuss but I can't completely agree with your stand here.
It's too absolute. In the manual and the product sheet Rotax specifies only
a single product is acceptable, the one they sell. Period. They also
specifically dictate that NO other product is acceptable, because they have
not tested or approved it. That is in their bulletins and by your posting is
the only way that you will accept. That is fine as far as opinion goes, and
in fact would be the standard as far as liability and warranty for Rotax but
it hardly means that no other product will work. CPS, LEAF, and perhaps
Lockwood are reputable dealers with experience and knowledge who sell
alternatives. There are alternative and aftermarket rings, pistons, ignition
modules seals and many other parts for these aircraft engines that are
perfectly acceptable in service and are absolutely not approved by Rotax.
Many people believe that in some cases these aftermarket parts are superior.
If the product Rotax recommends becomes unavailable they would find another,
despite the fact they had already declared that no other would be deemed
acceptable. This has already happened.
I understand that you offer guidance based on your opinion and experience
but I think you step a little too far when you declare that any variance is
wrong, as you instantly condemn the other mentioned dealers every
aftermarket manufacturer and perhaps even Rotax themselves. There are few
absolutes in any field of endevour and they are usually pretty self evident.
Perhaps we can agree that conventional antiseize is not the best choice in
this application and suggest using a more suitable alternative.
In my experience a declaration that "I am right" and "you are wrong and must
admit it" just backs people into corners, starts arguments and inevitably
ends in a reference to Nazis.
(oh dear, I've just argued against what is in the rotax manuals, I'm going
to hell)
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Roger Lee" <ssadiver1@yahoo.com>
To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 9:21 PM
Subject: Re: Rotax spark plugs
> The right way is what is in the Rotax manuals, SB's or taught in Rotax
> school. Any thing other than that is wrong and there is no way to argue
> against what's in the Rotax or aircraft manual's.
