Clipped from the Aero-News Network:
As Eric told us, "Rotax is moving to communicate, and to offer better
material with its engines. Soon, Rotax will be supplying owners' manual and
a logbook with each engine, along with a CD," that is full of additional
information. Not only will these materials come with the engines, they will
be available online, for download -- and you needn't be a Rotax owner to
download them, either.
As Mr. Tucker explained, "You'll have open access: you don't have to be an
owner. that makes it convenient for the FAA, the NTSB, for repair shops, and
so on. Updates are immediate. There's no guesswork."
Owners and non-owners will be able to download *.pdf files, that cover the
parts book, the maintenance manuals, and the owners' manuals.
The CDs, furnished with each new engine, will also be available for
purchase, as will hard copies of the printed books, for those who need a
paper copy. "Rotax makes a lot of running changes, rather than introducing
new models," Eric explained. "The online system keeps everybody up to date."
He added, "Of course, it's still a good idea to register as an owner
(through the Kodiak site). You can do it online, and there's no charge. You
automatically will get all current info and updates, even if your warranty
has expired." Even, in fact, if you're not an owner.
For those who have experienced the drain on the 914 production line, that
the "war" on terror has brought (the Predator UAV, for instance, it
914-powered), Eric has some good news: "The lead time is now lower on the
(turbocharged) 914. The production line has been speeded up; slow suppliers
have been speeded up or changed."
That means it's time to get serious about finishing your airframe -- you'll
soon have an engine!
The 912's line and heavy maintenance manuals are soon to be released, as
well; they'll be available online, furnished with new engines, and for
purchase, in paper and on CD.
FMI: www.kodiak.bs.com <http://www.kodiak.bs.com>, www.rotax-owner.com
<http://www.rotax-owner.com>, www.rotax-aircraft-engines.com
<http://www.rotax-aircraft-engines.com>
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