| Abstrakt: |
The Rotax 912 series Aircraft Engine is a 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, high RPM, liquid cooled, lightweight power unit used in a host of recreational, experimental, and special light sport aircraft. The non-certified 912 ULS 100 horsepower visual flight rules (VFR) only version is the most common. Since the Rotax is substantially different from typical light aircraft reciprocating engines in several respects, additional training above what is offered in a typical Airframe and Powerplant (A & P) curriculum is recommended and in some case required to perform various levels of maintenance on the engine. Rotax approved maintenance courses at several levels are available through a number of factory approved providers. Due to the popularity of these power plants and the recent emergence of the experimental light sport aircraft (E-LSA) and special light sport aircraft (S-LSA) markets, familiarization with these engines and/or addition of factory approved maintenance courses may be viable additions to traditional Part 147 A & P programs. This paper examines some of the engine's characteristics and provides some suggestions for development and inclusion of Rotax engine familiarization material in such a program. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
