Mine had similar symptoms. I checked and tightened all hose clamps from the
turbo to the carbs. That did it for me.
Kevin
----- Original Message -----
From: "david miller" <loboloda@execulink.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 8:04 AM
Subject: Europa-List: Fwd: Tech Help re 914
>
> Hi All,
>
> I am forwarding this on behalf of Chris Staines, his Europa is now parked
> midway between Ottawa and London, Ont, following some problems on the
> return flight.
> Ferg has kindly agreed to lend Chris his trailer to retrieve the
> aircraft, but as it will be at least a 4 hour drive each way, it would be
> nice if we could fly there and effect a repair.
>
> Any suggestions for trouble shooting the problem would be welcomed.
>
> Dave C-FBZI
>
>>>
>>>
>>> I experienced a partial engine failure, Rotax 914UL.This engine has
>>> about seven hundred
>>> hours on it and has been in use in my Europa for ten years.
>>>
>>> The symptoms were as follows.
>>>
>>> The roughness slowly became worse and could only be reduced by flying
>>> at a lower altitude and reducing power.Removing 'boost' and running at
>>> lower pressure caused
>>> the roughness to disappear but resulted in a loss of airspeed and
>>> altitude.Applying throttle cause the engine to stumble and almost stop.
>>>
>>> On the ground the plugs were noted to have a light layer of black
>>> carbon on them,in contrast to their usual tan colour.Replacing the
>>> plugs did not help.The engine
>>> is usually operated on a premium car gas known to be alcohol
>>> free,though for this flight it was partially filled with avgas (about
>>> 60%).
>>>
>>>
>>> If you could give me some ideas on what to check it would be greatly
>>> appreciated.
>>>
>>> Sincerely,Chris Staines
>>
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