Hi Lynn=2C
I guess you are right about all these cables and wires holding things toget
her in the most widely used engine used in LSA. 95% if I am correct. The 9
12 ULS unlike the simple Jabiru 2200 with its equil poor performance which
can be verified in several aviation magazines. Some say is sounds very nice
.
P.S. What is going to happen when your Jabiru reaches 1000 hours=2C we are
all waiting in suspense.
Clint
> From: lynnmatt@jps.net
> Subject: Re: Re: Engine Restraint Cable
> Date: Mon=2C 16 Nov 2009 20:13:49 -0500
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
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> Not to blatantly bash the Rotax (just subtly)=2C but from what I've
> seen of 'em=2C there is enough wires=2C cables=2C hoses and fuel lines to
> probably hold the engine in place. I think that's what kept ....was
> it Gary's? ......plane flyable=2C and let him land after one blade
> departed and the resultant vibration shook the engine loose. You old-
> timers will recall who I mean. I'm pretty sure that was a Rotax
> engine. Seriously though=2C I'm NOT bashing Rotax=2C but I wouldn't bet
> on any amount of the normal wiring=2C hoses=2C etc. to hold ANY engine in
> place once the vibration of a less-than-complete prop begins.
>
> Lynn Matteson
> Kitfox IV Speedster=2C taildragger
> Jabiru 2200=2C #2062=2C 814.7 hrs
> Countdown to 1000 hrs~185 to go
> Sensenich 62"x46" Wood prop
> Electroair direct-fire ignition system
> Rotec TBI-40 injection
> Status: flying (and learning)
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> On Nov 16=2C 2009=2C at 3:14 PM=2C Clint Bazzill wrote:
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> > I do not think you need a cable around the engine on a Rotax
> > powered aircraft. I know of 2 props that came apart=2C the vibration
> > was so great that the carbs flew off and engine stopped. These
> > engines are not like the heavy direct drive aircraft engines.
> >
> > Clint
> >
> > > Subject: Re: Engine Restraint Cable
> > > From: akflyer_2000@yahoo.com
> > > Date: Mon=2C 16 Nov 2009 11:56:53 -0800
> > > To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> > >
> > <akflyer_2000@yahoo.com>
> > >
> > > I have not had this happen on a "real" plane=2C but lots of times
> > on models. One of the local guys builds alot and I do the test
> > flights for him. When we go into electrics=2C he though that a good
> > friction fit would hold the engine on... I flew a few of his
> > variable CG airplanes till I started checking them over real good
> > before the first flight! He used a plug in harness on one and when
> > the motor came off=2C it came unplugged and was gone. She was
> > uncontrollable tail heavy and came in spinning hard. 2 others he
> > soldered the connections and when they came off it was just
> > exciting for a few till I got it settled down.. it was kinda like
> > chasing a crane load that starts swinging on ya. Both of those
> > planes I was able to land in one piece. I know the scale is
> > different=2C but I am with Lynn on this one. I would rather have a
> > engine swinging a little and have a chance to get it on the ground=2C
> > than to have the engine depart completely and have no option other
> > than to try to bend!
> > > over in the cramped cockpit and kiss your @ss good by!
> > >
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