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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
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Rotax 912 oil filter. Reputable suppliers?
Blueadventures replied to danny_galaga's topic in Engines and Props
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.
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Rotax 912 oil filter. Reputable suppliers?
Blueadventures replied to danny_galaga's topic in Engines and Props
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?
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Oshkosh 2024 accommodation types
Blueadventures replied to Blueadventures's topic in Trips/Events/Seats
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.
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weight and balance
Blueadventures replied to GolfWhiskeyHotel's topic in Aircraft Building and Design Discussion
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. -
weight and balance
Blueadventures replied to GolfWhiskeyHotel's topic in Aircraft Building and Design Discussion
That one was just over 7kg, less than 8kg. -
weight and balance
Blueadventures replied to GolfWhiskeyHotel's topic in Aircraft Building and Design Discussion
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. -
weight and balance
Blueadventures replied to GolfWhiskeyHotel's topic in Aircraft Building and Design Discussion
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Rotax 912 coolant. What am I looking for?
Blueadventures replied to danny_galaga's topic in Engines and Props
Same here, glad it's good for 4 years as getting harder to obtain the concentrate. -
Rotax 912 coolant. What am I looking for?
Blueadventures replied to danny_galaga's topic in Engines and Props
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. -
Rotax 912 coolant. What am I looking for?
Blueadventures replied to danny_galaga's topic in Engines and Props
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. -
weight and balance
Blueadventures replied to GolfWhiskeyHotel's topic in Aircraft Building and Design Discussion
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weight and balance
Blueadventures replied to GolfWhiskeyHotel's topic in Aircraft Building and Design Discussion
Bristelle are one example of secured 'Mass Ballast' that is bolted to the lower area of the engine mount. -
weight and balance
Blueadventures replied to GolfWhiskeyHotel's topic in Aircraft Building and Design Discussion
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. -
Boeing Osprey crashes off Darwin 27/08/23.
Blueadventures replied to red750's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
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. -
Add in the Whitworth spanner and socket sizing to the joys of British aircraft compared to USA aircraft back pre 1960 from what I hear.
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Hi All, Newbie seeking help with Skyfox Gazelle
Blueadventures replied to Neil Denmark's topic in Just Landed - Welcome
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Write to the editor and give him an article on SGS also include specs of the engine prop etc.
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Yep, absolutely agree; works a treat.