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Have you got a capacitor (25,000mfu type) in your circuit and if so is it still serviceable? (they do ultimate noise) My trig needs internal adjustment for David Clark head sets for example. Don't give up, yes it is frustrating at times but must bust through that thought.

Have you adjusted the internal settings, don’t have anything plugged into your usb next time you use the radio.

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It’s still there.

Skip if you reread my post I have not said I need to remove the gear box to maintain the sprag clutch. I was referring to building on my tool inventory . At the moment it includes tools for example flywheel pullers (long and short) for use to access the sprag clutch. What puller type did you use to access the sprag clutch you maintained?

Skip you read too deep into things and your comment is kinda like mine as your unsubstantiated comment that the 912 g/b will definitely last 600 plus hours. I was just saying I’m readying myself for when I need to do an inspection. Like I have the pullers to change a sprag clutch when the time comes. Being a maintainer of machinery I build on my tool inventory as my background called on being self sufficient as much as possible. There have been the failures as I mentioned in my post, in the real world; so you may need to look in different areas to gain the information.

I am not about knocking engines and I read there are some 912 ULS engines needing gearbox overhaul at less than 600 hours and not Avgas related. I’m presently putting together a tool box for dismantling the 912 gearbox so I am ready for any such work. Not saying all just some suffer this for some reason; and can be the luck of the draw, a Friday or Monday assembled g/b or the oil used etc. cheers

The Rotax ones a few years back were made in Austria and probably still made there. In the UK they had available unbranded oil filters made on the same production line runs that Rotax were made; about 1/3 the price. I bought 6 of them as they had been in use for 10 years and no issue and were sourced by a Rotax dealer back then. Had a sticker on them and made in Austria on bottom. Just for info and may still be available.

Great news, cheers.

Be fully careful about non genuine oil filters; seeing made in China ones on generator sets (<15kva) and the filter shell cracks as it is thin. And you don't ever what that in your aero engine.

How did your brake repair work out?

Thanks, trying to book early and get a/c as wife coming with me.

I'm planning to attend Oshkosh 2024 and asking about what type and price (towards budget end of market if possible) for a twin share is available. Don't want a 4 or more to a room setup. Any replies please advise distance to the venue etc. Thanks in advance for any advice and info.

How does your load mass (empty aircraft, you, fuel, cargo etc) fit to the J160 specs being:- Forward Limit: 180-mm (7.09”, 18.2%MAC) aft of datum up to & including 440 kg (970lb) 233-mm (9.17”, 23.5%MAC) aft of datum at 540kg (1190lb) Linear variation between points. Aft Limit 292-mm (11.50”, 29.5%) aft of datum at all weights Datum Wing Leading Edge Cheers and look forward to your flight feed back.

That one was just over 7kg, less than 8kg.

It's all relative to being safe for flight; my Blanik glider had shaped lead weight secured to inside the forward most frame, just inside the nose cowl to keep correct w&b. A normal practice like Jabs put lead shot in the tail etc.

Images of mass balance on a Bristelle I took today during an annual. Bolted to crankcase.

Same here, glad it's good for 4 years as getting harder to obtain the concentrate.

Not sure; the data sheet for Radicool premix I read was water percentage at 40 to 50% and sg 1.07. And freezing at the 50% is listed; therefore assume close to 50:50 mix.

Get Castrol Radicool premixed and get a price from Maxiparts as will be cheapest I reckon. You need about 2.5 litres and premix will be a 5 litre pack.

Bristelle are one example of secured 'Mass Ballast' that is bolted to the lower area of the engine mount.

Have you heard any news on when RAAus will have w&b approvals back; heard was to be September. Planning to email a question next week. Cheers.

Even the Blackhawks could not perform in heavy rain back at the start of the 1990's; those who worked on them will know the details.