Has anyone any further information or been aware of the following
information regarding Rotax 912/914Engines? Or have I only just landed back
on Planet Earth! It was issued mid-May 2003.
"Subject
This program covers the exchange of the oil dipstick for some 912/914 series
engines. Oil dipstick part number 956 150 is to be removed from service and
exchanged with the new style oil dipstick part number 956 151.
It has been discovered that the characteristics of some oils result in a
slower return of the oil from the crankcase to the tank, causing the oil
tank level to fall below the minimum. To remedy this situation is it
necessary to increase the volume of oil in the system by approximately 0.48
qt (0.45 litres).A new dipstick is therefore necessary to ensure an accurate
assessment of the oil volume in the tank.
Service Information
All Rotax 912 & 914 (series) owners & operators should review Rotax Service
Bulletin SB-912-040 / SB-914-026 / SB-912-040UL / SB-914-026UL Introduction
of a New Oil Dipstick for ROTAX Engine Type 912 and 914 (series). This
information is available via the Internet at http://www.rotax-owner.com .
You may also contact your Service Center to obtain a copy.
Affected Engines
This exchange program affects the following engines:
Engine Type
Up to and Including Serial Number
912 A - 4410606
912F - 4412858
912S - 4922971
914F - 4420394
Exchange Procedures
Affected engine owners should contact their nearest authorized Service
Center to obtain a new oil dipstick.Authorized Kodiak Research Ltd. Service
Centers will provide the new oil dipstick (Rotax PN 956 151) to affected
engine owners free of charge. Engine owners are responsible for any
applicable freight or delivery charges. To obtain a new oil dipstick at no
charge, affected engine owners will be required to supply their engine
serial number as well as their name, address, telephone number and e-mail
address (if available).
Compliance
Affected engines must meet compliance at the next oil change of within the
next 100 hours of operation, but not later than July 1 st 2003 .
Program Duration
New oil dipsticks will be available at no charge to affected engine owners
until July 15th , 2003."
I'm in no way spreading alarm, just making this news aware to all Rotax
Users.
Regards
Gerry
Gerry Holland
Europa 384
G-FIZY
+44 7808 402404
gnholland@onetel.com
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