Rotax 2 stroke production cease

[TechMan]

The latest issue of Microlight Flying magazine has informed its readers about the ceasing of production of the Rotax 447 and 503 engines due to plunging sales of these engines.

 

The 582 will be the only 2 stroke left in the Rotax stable.

 

The Rotax 447 will cease production at the end of 2007 and the 503 at the end of 2008.

 

Spares for both machines will be available for 10 years after the end of production.

 

Those that fly certificated two stroke aircraft like Thrusters and Drifters should think about the ramifications once the parts are no longer available and possibly think about putting a plan (with relevant Engineering Orders) into place to convert your aircraft (if possible) to a 582, or different powerplant.

 

Chris

 

 

[facthunter]

Rotax 2-Stroke engines.

 

Good advice Chris, or perhaps where these motors are particularly suitable (saphire etc.) stock up on a new motor or spares for the future. A well inhibited motor would keep for a long time.. Nev....

 

 

[Guest Baphomet]

Are HKS available here? I was led to believe they didn't have a distributor. Haven't seen an ad for ages.

 

 

[hiperlight]

Last I heard, the manufacturer of the Sadler Vampire at Albion Park was the Australian distributor of the HKS.

 

Try:

 

http://www.aerov.com.au/index.php?content=1

 

Bruce

 

 

[Methusala]

HKS vs Rotax

 

There is a good comparison article on this available. Don't have the URL to hand, but I beleive Google HKS Rotax 582 should work.