---------------------------------------------------------- RotaxEngines-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 05/31/09: 7 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 02:00 AM - pietenpol rotax 912 (colliewobbles) 2. 03:16 AM - Re: Low oil temps on 912ULS (Thom Riddle) 3. 06:55 AM - Re: Low oil temps on 912ULS (Roger Lee) 4. 07:00 AM - Re: Low oil temps on 912ULS (Thom Riddle) 5. 10:13 AM - PROPELLER GEARBOX CHECK (Goodone) 6. 11:43 AM - Re: Ivoprop medium constant speed wiring (SUE MICHAELS) 7. 02:40 PM - Re: PROPELLER GEARBOX CHECK (Roger Lee) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 02:00:49 AM PST US Subject: RotaxEngines-List: pietenpol rotax 912 From: "colliewobbles" Does anybody have details of a pietenpol rotax 912 engine mount? Best wishes Glen Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=246106#246106 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 03:16:51 AM PST US Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Re: Low oil temps on 912ULS From: "Thom Riddle" Roger, in Buffalo during winter months, the Perma-Cool oil thermostat DOES speed up the oil warming process and with the help of tape over the oil cooler, it does keep the temps up to a minimum of 170F, even during low power descents in frigid temperatures. In our part of the world, I consider the oil thermostat essential equipment for 912 engines. Before installing the oil thermostat, complete coverage of the oil cooler did not keep the oil above 170F during low power descents. -------- Thom Riddle Buffalo, NY http://riddletr.googlepages.com/sportpilot-cfi http://riddletr.googlepages.com/a%26pmechanix A complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that works. - John Gaule Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=246108#246108 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 06:55:10 AM PST US Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Re: Low oil temps on 912ULS From: "Roger Lee" Hi Thom, Yeah your right, I forgot that some live in a deep freeze in the winter. I was thinking a little more about the temps this time of year when he was talking 60F. Yes it would help for those of you that live in those sub arctic temps during the winter. I kind of forget how cold it really gets back in some places like Minn and upper NY during the mid winters. You guys will have to excuse me because I live in a foreign country, Tucson, Az. and don't see much of that type of winter. :D They also make a water thermostat that is set for 180F, too. The flight Design's come with an oil and water thermostat from the factory now. Makes the area around these things a PITA to work on or around. -------- Roger Lee Tucson, Az. Light Sport Repairman - Maintenance Rated Rotax Service Center 520-574-1080 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=246131#246131 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 07:00:54 AM PST US Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Re: Low oil temps on 912ULS From: "Thom Riddle" Roger, One of my good flying buddies here is from Tucson originally but he has acclimated to the "sub arctic" as you call it. You should visit this part of the world during summer. On the leeward side of the Great Lakes, the temps get up to 90 on average about 2 days per year. This morning the temp was 48F with an expected high of mid-60s. do not archive -------- Thom Riddle Buffalo, NY http://riddletr.googlepages.com/sportpilot-cfi http://riddletr.googlepages.com/a%26pmechanix A complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that works. - John Gaule Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=246134#246134 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 10:13:56 AM PST US Subject: RotaxEngines-List: PROPELLER GEARBOX CHECK From: "Goodone" I have a 912 UL with about 540 hrs. on it and the gearbox has not had the Rotax recommended 400 hr inspection. I have recently become aware of this inspection recommendation and am trying to find out more about it. Here are a couple of questions that I have: 1) If all seems well with the engine and the magnetic drain plug checks out OK-is the gearbox inspection still needed? 2) Can a local Rotax shop do this inspection or must it go to one of the 4 major Rotax maintenance shops? 3) About how much money should I be prepared to pay for this inspection? Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=246178#246178 ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 11:43:38 AM PST US From: SUE MICHAELS Subject: Re: RotaxEngines-List: Ivoprop medium constant speed wiring OK, I-found the info page I needed buried in the prop wrapped plastic.=0A =0A=0A=0A=0A________________________________=0AFrom: SUE MICHAELS =0ATo: rotaxengines-list@matronics.com=0ASent: Saturday, May 3 0, 2009 5:47:49 PM=0ASubject: RotaxEngines-List: Ivoprop medium constant sp eed wiring=0A=0A=0AHopeless!- The small wires from the constant speed pro p-said to-connect to the coils. I think I get it, (no not really) but w hy the heck do I-run the wires all the way-up to the prop when I have t he Prop wires already out there.-Can I connect-some where in line with ============== ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 02:40:10 PM PST US Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Re: PROPELLER GEARBOX CHECK From: "Roger Lee" Goodone, If you gear box has a clutch then no inspection at this time is due, but if you do not have a slipper clutch then one was due at 400 hrs. If everything else checks out as you describe then yes it still needs the inspection. A local Rotax Service Center can do the inspection. You can find them on the www.rotaxflyingclub.com website for your state or favorite shop anywhere in the US. The inspection does not take long if you pull the box and send it in. They will pull it apart and check and measure the components as it is described in the heavy maint. manual. -------- Roger Lee Tucson, Az. 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