Thanks, Ira,
Would it be possible to obtain definitive answers to my questions from the
Rotax experts?
Many thanks,
William
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From: <irampil@notes.cc.sunysb.edu>
Subject: Europa-List: Re: Max CHT Temp is 240F not 240C
>
> Greetings,
> Look at Rotax Operators Manual page 10.1
> There it says max CHT is 300F, max oil temp is 285F
> At Oshkosh, two actual Rotax experts say Do Not Exceed 240F
> because to do so will over time remove the heat treatment of the
> casting which may then warp, etc.
> At some point in operation the oil temp should exceed 220F to boil off
> any water condensate from the products of combustion or elsewhere.
>
> Interesting factoid <<do not attempt this at home>> Rotax 9 series will
> run without coolant or oil for
> perhaps 30 min to get you home, at which point you can thank it for giving
> its life to save yours!
>
> As for Carbs, Phil did mention some parts requiring examination but not
> necessarily replacement, same for the gearbox
>
>
> Ira Rampil N224XS
>
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