A standard Europa Rotax 912 installation was recently found to have a
cracked oil tank support bracket after only 94 hours flying since new. This
was discovered when the oil tank was removed to check the 912 head bolt
torques, and was not seen until the Jubilee clips were taken off.
The bracket had been carefully made from the standard material supplied, and
the inspector concerned assures me that there is no question of poor
workmanship causing a stress-raiser.
Operators may wish to examine their oil tank support bracket, looking
particularly at the part that supports the upper Jubilee clip. Please report
any instances of cracking on this net, including details of hours flown, so
that we may have an early idea of whether the instance found was a one-off,
or if there is a general problem.
Fly safely
Mike
Europa Club Safety Officer
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