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1. 09:13 AM - Re: RotaxEngines-List Digest: 3 Msgs - 08/30/06 (John Esch)
2. 09:30 AM - Re: RotaxEngines-List Digest: 3 Msgs (Gilles Thesee)
3. 06:37 PM - Re: Re: RotaxEngines-List Digest: 3 Msgs - 08/30/06 (Malcolmbru@aol.com)
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| Subject: | Re: RotaxEngines-List Digest: 3 Msgs - 08/30/06 |
--> RotaxEngines-List message posted by: John Esch <jfesch@earthlink.net>
Howdy
I am new to this list since I have purchased a used Hytek Hurricane UL with a Rotax
447 about 3 months ago. The engine/airframe had only 228 hours and now I
have 265 hours on it. I had an interesting problem develop this morning.
On takeoff and climb out, around 0708 hours, I heard an RPM drop sound with no
real indication on the RPM gauge. I leveled the aircraft and reduced throttle
to cruise and I looked at the EGT (Exhaust Gas Temp) gauge and notice the number
2 cylinder temp climbing through 1000 degrees with both CHT (Cylinder Head
Temp) indicators running about 10-20 degrees higher than normal. I immediately
and turned down wind for landing. Landed with no problem just a shallow approach
due to I was not at my normal pattern altitude. I taxied back to runway 34
and decided to try it again to see if I could duplicate the problem. Sure enough,
just as I rotated for take off, same RPM drop, so I just throttle back, settled
the aircraft back to the runway, and taxied back to the hangar.
Everything with engine just didn't feel right so I aborted the flight. WhenI was
planning on flying to work today for the first time. Bummer.
I planned on tearing down and decarbing the engine this fall but I guess I might
be doing it early.
I am familiar with 2 cylinders/2 cycles but this is the first time in a long that
my behind is strapped to one. Any ideas on what I should do and be looking
for? Pull plugs and exhaust manifold to check for built up carbon and scored pistons?
Thanks in advance
John
Independence, Oregon
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> 1. 09:43 AM - Oil Filter (George Wells@adelphia.net)
> 2. 03:46 PM - Re: Oil Filter (Duncan McFadyean)
> 3. 06:34 PM - Re: Oil Filter (BOB MCMILLIN)
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>Time: 09:43:10 AM PST US
>From: "George Wells@adelphia.net" <georgewells@adelphia.net>
>Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Oil Filter
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>Does anyone have a Manufacturer and Part Numbers for an oil filter for a
>912 to replace the Rotex Filter ?
>Thanks
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>Time: 03:46:12 PM PST US
>From: "Duncan McFadyean" <ami@MCFADYEAN.FREESERVE.CO.UK>
>Subject: Re: RotaxEngines-List: Oil Filter
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>I have had.; there is a Champion p/n.
>I've also found a stockist . But the price was 19 UKP!
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>Duncan McF.
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> From: George Wells@adelphia.net
> To: rotaxengines-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 5:42 PM
> Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Oil Filter
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> Does anyone have a Manufacturer and Part Numbers for an oil filter for
>a 912 to replace the Rotex Filter ?
> Thanks
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>Time: 06:34:38 PM PST US
>From: "BOB MCMILLIN" <rmcmill@zoominternet.net>
>Subject: Re: RotaxEngines-List: Oil Filter
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>k&n 1002 filter works well is a heavy duty racing type with holes for
>safety wire also.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: George Wells@adelphia.net
> To: rotaxengines-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 12:42 PM
> Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Oil Filter
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> Does anyone have a Manufacturer and Part Numbers for an oil filter for
>a 912 to replace the Rotex Filter ?
> Thanks
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| Subject: | Re: RotaxEngines-List Digest: 3 Msgs |
--> RotaxEngines-List message posted by: Gilles Thesee <Gilles.Thesee@ac-grenoble.fr>
Hi John,
> Landed with no problem just a shallow approach due to I was not at my normal
pattern altitude. I taxied back to runway 34 and decided to try it again to see
if I could duplicate the problem. Sure enough, just as I rotated for take off,
same RPM drop, so I just throttle back, settled the aircraft back to the runway,
and taxied back to the hangar.
>
When one experiences an in-flight engine problem, it is wiser to land as
soon as possible, and not take-off again before the trouble is sorted out.
> Any ideas on what I should do and be looking for? Pull plugs and exhaust manifold
to check for built up carbon and scored pistons?
>
Do not take off again until you've found the cause.
Check everything on your engine and airframe :
- Read the owner and maintenance manuals (downloadable online)
- Fuel : quantity, quality, age, absence of contamination, lines for
obstructions, kinks or leaks, vents, cleanliness, pump, condition of
carbs and throttle freeness, etc.
- Oil : quantity and quality, mixing, age, etc...
- Mechanical condition : leaks, cleanliness, integrity, absence of
abnormal friction, bolt and head torquing, exhaust, compression, etc...
- Cooling : condition of baffling/fans, cleanliness, adequate airflow to
fins or radiator, coolant quality and quantity, etc...
- Instruments : integrity, accuracy, etc...
- Ignition : integrity, wire runs, cleanliness, fit of plug caps, age of
plugs.
Pull the plugs, do not mix them. Examine them for diagnostic. Verify
presence of spark and correct timing.
Report any discrepancy.
Best of luck,
Regards,
Gilles Thesee
Grenoble, France
http://contrails.free.fr
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| Subject: | Re: RotaxEngines-List Digest: 3 Msgs - 08/30/06 |
shek for stuf in the gas tank any silacone will break down and plug the
fuel line
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