The price for the diagnostic software/interface is close to $1000. ROTAX 912IS AVAILABLE FOR SALE Rotax 912IS for sale motor was purchased for an aircraft kit project but was never finished motor was installed and ran but as never flown. Having said that I chose FD 3 times in a row for some particular reason! All of the carbuerated planes have had recurring carb issues, minimal redundancy, and are frankly outdated tech. Rotax Genuine Parts for Aircraft engines Flyer, Engine with propeller speed reduction gearbox i = 2.43 with overload clutch, Four-stroke piston engine with four liquid and air-cooled cylinders, Dry sump forced lubrication with separate oil tank, automatic adjustment by hydraulic valve tappet, Four-stroke piston engine with four liquid- and air-cooled cylinders, Redundant electronic fuel injection and ignition, eco mode, EMS and propeller speed reduction gearbox, The lightest engine in the Rotax aircraft engine portfolio. Ill have to ask if its possible. Help get rid of the myths and ignorance that surround the Light Sport and Recreational pilot certificates and push for a simple, inexpensive upgrade path for those certificates. There was a crash of a Diamond Twinstar. [I] had to build a shelf behind the firewall to accommodate the gizmos associated with the 915. hoping it will be good choice. With the 914 my CT would be 150+ kts top speed. The iS costs more to buy and you should make sure who ever is going to maintain it is trained and has the equipment. I used to synch the carbs on motorcycles myself and found it easy. To receive critical-to-safety information on your ROTAX Engine, please subscribe toROTAX-OWNER.COM. Thanks again, love all the interviews and flight videos. Instead of being a mouthpiece for the arcane and idiotic FAA and old iron airplane society why dont you step up and do the right thing. Rotax-Owner.com - 912ULS Vs. 912iS Warm Up Time Subscribe Login Forum Videos Training Support / Bulletins Blog CLASSIFIEDS FLIGHTSAFETY ROTAX NEWS Top Rotax-Owner.com This website uses cookies to manage authentication, navigation, and other functions. Plugging that number into Rotaxs data reveals a to-TBO cost savings of about $13,000not quite the total overhaul nut, but no trivial sum, either. M O S A I C
I am torn between the 912ULS and 912iS. Rotax-Owner.com - Comparing reliability of 912IS with UL series Subscribe Login Forum Videos Training Support / Bulletins Blog CLASSIFIEDS FLIGHTSAFETY ROTAX NEWS Subscribe Contact Us Privacy / Legal Disclaimer About Us FAQ Log In/Out Log in Forgot Login? (Both will remain available for now.) Change Cookie Consent But, then, I have never flown nor been a passenger in a single lever set up so By the way, the P2008 is a beautiful plane, as you know. continuous power at 5500 1/min*** MOGAS, no hydraulic governor. The manual adds that non-compliance with such warnings could lead to serious injury or death.[10]. In my opinion as an engineer the supercharger is safer and for that reason even with the parasitic power draw. The difference between the 912is and the ULS is the Induction system. In terms of the CS prop, as I understand it, there is only one solution for US-LSAs being evaluated,and that is for a single lever control, and only the iS engines are able to interface with this system. The discussion forum for Sport Pilots and Light Sport Aircraft, Post Such an aircraft is far outside our area of reporting. The 912is has a few minor Differences/Improvements but the rest of the engine is essentially the same. I have 40 hours on my new 912iS and it has performed flawlessly. Experienced pilots may prefer the control implied by working the levers just as some drivers prefer a stick shift car to an automatic transmission. So perhaps the right answer is to add 2 more planes to my stable? The new Sport Pilot rule makes flying affordable! I have a 912iS with 230 hrs. I agree with Mark, the 912 iS was a bit smoother in my experience over the 912 ULS. Takeoff roll is substantially reduced. Boththe P2008 and the Astoreare great planesjust like the Flight Design and because I like one better doesn't meanothers will. Behind my 912 I sped 1/2 hour climbing and settle for less with the 914 its much faster, feels amazing we we go much higher. I keep reading about 912 iS being a smoother running engine . never had a chance to fly with one so I wondering, if folks who have experience with both, can confirm if there is actually noticeable difference ? The extra cash is probably not a huge deal when you are already spending $17k on an engine or $100k+ on a new airplane, but on an LSA 22lb can be significant. Beginning the build on my S-20 and I am torn between these two engines. by drseti Sun Feb 26, 2017 9:30 pm, Post There has been much made of early issues with the 912iS. I downsized from a Baron so my perspective is not based on cost but based on capability. This seems to have left us with a choice of either a Rotax 912 ULS or Rotax 912 iS. You have declined cookies. We end up discussing pros and cons of the Rotax engines regularly. Yours is a good request so if its not available, Ill contact the company. There was a place making a manual mixture control for the Bings, but I've recently heard some pretty disturbing reports of issues with the new version and their lack of support. Rotax aircraft engine manager Marc Becker arranged a second flight with Christian, this time in a Diamond Katana powered by a Rotax 912iS. That sounds dubious to me. [4] The 912 may be operated using leaded fuel, but this is not recommended as lead sludge tends to accumulate in the oil tank and reduction gearbox. Obviously, the cost savings for owners using mogas in the Rotax enginesand many dowill be less. Overall I would argue better minds than ours made a good call. You have allowed cookies to be placed on your computer. and ROTAX factory in Gunskirchen, Austria. The injected engines have/require among other things metal fuel lines, high pressure filters, and providesubstantially more electrical power along with over 27 engine sensors and dual redundant Engine Control Units (ECU). To receive critical-to-safety information on your ROTAX Engine, please subscribe toROTAX-OWNER.COM. Dan, thank you. The Rotax 912 series is well regarded for its reliability and efficiency and is primarily targeted as . It was still powerful. Nice looking airplane. (You must log in or sign up to reply here. By Was easily resolved by a good Tech but goes to show nothing is ever perfect. Use spaces to separate tags. You can post now and register later. A benefit to fuel injected would be no carb heat control to fuss with, but on a 912ULS plane without a carb heat control, it's moot. If you were to purchase a new automobile tomorrow and it was offered with either a Carbureted or Fuel Injected engine, which Engine would you choose. Overall both the Astore and P2008 are just physically largerthan otherLSAs so there is not a lot of difference. Eighteen months later, it has and just as we suspected, Rotaxs initial claims were off the mark. Dry sump forced lubrication with separate oil tank, automatic adjustment by hydraulic valve tappet. The 914 cruises at 35 inches manifold continuous. 4 inches, Shaft with flange for constant speed propeller P.C.D. The new 912 UL S is a 100 HP* version of the certified 81 HP 912 engine, with the same external dimensions as the standard Rotax 912. We already do it for Light Sport and to Light Sport Sea. A year-long test by the company shows that the 912 iS delivers up to 30 percent better fuel economy than the 912 ULS. This engine series offers a time between overhauls of 2,000 hrs and the best power to weight ratio in its class - no surprise that this engine is the best selling 4-stroke engine. Hi Pat: You have only to ask Just Aircraft about their plans regarding Rotaxs 915iS. It features liquid-cooled cylinder heads and air-cooled cylinders. by FastEddieB Mon Feb 27, 2017 8:36 am, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Constructive topics of interest related to aviation that do not match the other section descriptions below (as long as it is somewhat related to aviation, flying, learning to fly, sport pilot, light sport aircraft, etc.). Just curious. [5] In addition to the lower fuel consumption, the 912 is certified to run on automotive fuel (mogas), further reducing running costs, especially in areas where leaded avgas is not readily available. I would stick with the 912i. engine management system. Hey thinking about a 915 on a superstol. *** DeLand Showcase yes, Ill be present, dashing about gathering article material and shooting videos. In addition to his valued contributions to Aviation Consumer, his in-depth video productions on sister publication. That being said, my next personal aircraft WILL have a 912 iS engine and I will buy the BUDS Level 2 service kit. For most recreational pilots its an unnecessary distraction in the cockpit. I am getting ready to build a Sling 2, 51% EAB, with Midwest Sky Sports. To me, the 915iS is better suited to larger (heavier) aircraft or those serving particular missions, such as LSA seaplanes or aircraft operating from high elevation fields. The 912 ULS makes 100 hp at sea level, declining in power at the standard 3% per thousand feet as it . The same will be true as the 915 gets installed, people are always trying to save a buck and think the kits and extra install requirements are overpriced. This was done at multiple altitudes. 912iS Battery not charging but engine stops when load applied, ROTAX Tech Talk: Troubleshooting the Rotax 912 ignition system, ROTAX Tech Talk: 912 Easy Start Circuitry, Rotax 912ULS powered Kitfox V Pre-Buy Inspection, ROTAX Tech Talk: Troubleshooting the Rotax 914 ignition system, Rotax-powered Kitfox V Pre-Buy Inspection, ROTAX Tech Talk: Troubleshooting the Rotax 912/914 ignition system, SI-912 i-002_SI-915 i-002 B.U.D.S. All three Rotax engines are offered by Tecnam because we believe they are all good viable choices. by drseti Tue Feb 21, 2017 12:31 pm, Post I will cover many aircraft stories, but allow me to take the most recent first: flying the brand-new Rotax 915iS and comparing it to the 912iS, although not in the same airframe. Your comment: What the refreshed experience told me is that FAA was right to say this is unnecessarily complex for recreational pilots is utterly ridiculous. Thanks! We have been conned into the cheap bolt on turbo extra power. While from different manufacturers the two airframes I tested were more alike than different. 75mm, P.C.D. The non-certified 912 iS targets the light sport and homebuilt aircraft market and 912 iSc will be certified. January 1, 2018 in Engine/Rotax. Flying Sting S4 ( N184WA ) out of Illinois. Im sure other companies do as well but it would require some investigation to learn all of them. It does come with a few costs, as did the 912iS fuel injected engine compared to the 912ULS carbureted engine. Highly recommend. Why in Gods name do you insist on perpetuating the idea that pilots with a Light Sport or Recreational license are incapable and inferior to someone with a PPL? Earlier this year, Rotax. The highly reliable and efficient entry-level motor for light aviation aircraft manufacturers. The ICON A5 uses the Rotax 912 iS engine, which is slightly different than the 912 ULS powerplant often found in other Light Sport aircraft. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Many of the early installs didnt have this, mine didnt so we immediately added it and this is likely why we have had zero faults. 2:43:1 Gear Reduction, Electric Start and Engine Mount. Rotax 912 S/ULS. I was replying to Jay who said he was doing a SS build with a 915 and was hoping to see what he mentioned in his post. An Astore with 912iS and a P2008 with the 914 :-). Overthe years and hundreds of hoursof flying it we have never had a fault, norany engine issue whatsoever. Most comparison was done in a Tecnam P92 Echo Classic. I have two Aircraft one with a ULS (100 hr) one with an IS 420 hr. Rotax engine experts felt most of this is attributable to software and the same code can also be applied to the 912iS. I've been reluctant to recommend or invest in the 912 iS due to two things. Please contact Just Aircraft. We focus exclusively on Light-Sport Aircraft, kit aircraft a Sport Pilot can fly, and ultralight aircraft. Perfected 4-stroke engine with full take-off power and engine management system. By using our website, you agree that we can place these types of cookies on your device. Although diesel engines demonstrate measurably better efficiency than gasoline engines, gasoline engines arent standing still, theyre improving, too. You just described an excellent way to make a 20 minute procedure into an all day project. It is true that the 115 hp is available for five mins. This is a surprisingly common accident factor in floatplanes in particular for whatever reason. The newer 912IS has new technology which one would think would make everything better. In my opinion, this is not a simple decision. Pilots are cautioned that the 912 engine is not suitable for: The manual states that Rotax gives no assurances that the engine is suitable for use in any aircraft, and that the engine may seize or stall at any time, which could lead to a crash landing. Sign up for exclusive offers and product announcements from ROTAX. The iS has more components, including the fuel injection system, ECUs and dual, high-pressure fuel pumps. Just my 5cents worth. In a weight-to-power comparison grams per kilowatt hour fuel consumption is only about 6% higher in the more powerful engine. Shaft with flange for fixed pitch propeller P.C.D. We also are interested in engine overhaul specialty center with state of art facility available for immediate. Sign up Top Rotax-Owner.com Lubrication is dry sump, and fuelling is via dual CV carburetors or fully redundant electronic fuel injection. The 912 iS is approved for 91 AKI mogas, but in equipping the engine with future knock-sensing capability, Rotax seems to be anticipating approvals for lower-octane fuels. Ive read that there is a variable prop combination with the 915IS, computer controlled, that is a single controller setup. The lightest engine in the Rotax aircraft engine portfolio. At altitudes needed for California cruising there's a 20kt difference. You have allowed cookies to be placed on your computer. Carburetors are old technology, not well suited to different altitudes, step up to the 1980's and get a fuel-injected engine. As a result, we cannot show you the price in catalog or the product page. In comparison to the 80 HP version of the Rotax 912 series the 100 HP product line offers more power while keeping the weight. Starting was as with any Rotax 9-series engine Ive ever flown. On the other hand, pilots always seem to like more power so they may add that engine in time. I believe that the iS line of engines is thefuture of aviation and that Rotax will give Lycoming and Continental a run for their money. One difference from prior experience was the Stock Box instrument (more formally, Stock Flight Systems Engine Monitoring Unit or EMU) developed by Michael Stock incollaboration with Rotax. any and all info you can provide would be golden. Thank you so much. Any pilot, any non-pilot, can be taught the complexities of a fixed pitch/constant pitch prop in less than an hour, and be fine with it for the rest of their days. Without providing much detail, Rotax said the 912 iS is also capable Lambda 1.3 or lean-of-peak operation. Ill leave this forum to the CT crowd who know that very capable airframe. The hardest part is having to get so close to a spinning prop. The gearbox has proven to be generally trouble-free. Hi Tyler: Thanks for your kind remark. About 20 different airframes are flying today.Some 46 different manufacturers are working to prepare the new powerplant. You're gonna pay for the little bit of power and economy over the 912ULS. The last 914s we delivered had carb leaks at high manifold pressure settings. What the refreshed experience told me is that FAA was right to say this is unnecessarily complex for recreational pilots. Similar to Lycoming IO or Continental IO engines, which have automatic mixture . Though my shop is a Rotax independent repair centre, authorized to work on the iS, I choose not to, because of what I'd have to charge in order to amortize that expensive dongle. Low-weight engine with excellent performance at high altitudes. Which is your favorite (and why)? superstol2019@miketiffee.com. Based on the proven concept of the 100HP Rotax 912 S/ ULS engine the 912 iS SPORT engine offers all well known advantages of the Rotax 4-stroke engine series complemented by additional features, e.g. As you can see in the contrasting Stock Box images, we saw as low as 2.8 gallons per hour resulting, of course, in lower speed flight. Mark - while I have you on the horn Talk to me about the Astore v p2008. In our family we have also had two 912ULS powered planes, and one 914. Pasted as rich text. Aircraft ; Technical details . Notify me of follow-up comments by email. It just depends on what you want. This website uses cookies to manage authentication, navigation, and other functions. The engine is by far the most reliable Rotax ever made. This decision can be reversed. 912 UL / A / F. The highly reliable and efficient entry-level motor for light aviation aircraft manufacturers. Greaser! This decision can be reversed. Remove Cookies Paste as plain text instead, Engine family : 4-Stroke : Number of cylinders : 4 : Performance : 73 kW / 100 HP ~ Weight : 56.6 kg : Performance / RPM : 73.5 kW / 5800 rpm : Engine torque / RPM . For that question Im a firm advocate of the injected engine. [7], On 1 April 2014 the company announced its new 912 iS Sport upgrade with greater power and torque and reduced fuel consumption. Acknowledged that and hit the throttle. 1. New FI.R.M. Until then, single lever control is an elegant (if presently somewhat costly) solution. Although I loved the power of the 915iS with its shortened takeoff roll, thrilling climb to altitude, low-speed fuel economy, and quiet running, the 912iS ismore my kind of engine. Heres our video on a system called Single Lever Control, which LAMA has promoted with some success to FAA for consideration in their ongoing Rulemaking update to LSA and Sport Pilot. 4 inches also can be fitted with an adaptor, drive and governor for a constant speed propeller. ROTALK NEWS Episode4ROTAX's 915iS-powered Aquila A211 test aircraft, the Scheibe SF-25C Falke (first-ever 912-equipped aircraft!) 2. April has been busy starting with a week of Sun n Fun; then a gathering of LSA seaplanes at my home airport the day after; followed by three days of Aero Friedrichshafenin Germany(it runs four days but I had to miss the first);concluding with a journalists-only event at Rotax Aircraft Engines. ). which has a control box. Electronically-controlled fuel injection is the greatest difference between these two engines, and it is a considerable one. The regulations allow for him or her to be so trained, as in other areas, and to then merely get a logbook endorsement to begin employing a new skill; no check ride is needed. Of these, 120 are now with end customers, he noted. Definitely much better than when it was first released though. Best of both worlds, fuel injected and turbo! Just pursue a PPL if one wants to increase the complexity, thats what its there for, and its not at all difficult to do. I would buy another 912iS if I were to build another A/C. The iS engine is very nice, but it's $3000 more than the ULS (current CPS pricing) and weights ~22lb more. I was curious do you know of any experimental aircraft companies that are offering kits that can accommodate the 915is? occupation. Regardless all the electrical power to run the engine comes from the engine. 100mm, Shaft with flange for fixed pitch propeller, P.C.D. I like the technical details. The 912S is certified, as are the A and F, which are used in the Diamond DA20, which is quite popular in Europe. Mainly, though, I felt the 912iS engine is better suited to the light aircraft I cover on this website. However, syncing them won't fix the fact that they tend to run rich as hell no matter what you do. Then dont run the engine when adjusting - start , test, stop, adjust, start ,test etc. The 912is is the latest in technology, full fadec w automatic lean of peak operation below 97% power. All three Rotax engines are offered by Tecnam because we believe they are all good viable choices. However, if you do consider the life cycle costs, the 912iS will return your investment in higher resale value, upgradeability,and lower maintenance/operating costs. Its quite a bit more costly and is more power than needed on Aerotrek. 40 inches manifold or 115% power as Rotax calls it is limited to 5 minutes. by MrMorden Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:23 am, Post Hi George: I do not have that information nor do I know if Rotax will release it. The Rotax is $2092 cheaper 2. Thanks! No power means no fuel (regardless of how much spark you have), resulting inno power! Rotax 912iS versus the 914 Turbo - Which One. [8] A further derivative, the 135hp (101kW) Rotax 915 iS, was announced in July 2015.[9]. Your email address will not be published. Production started in March 2012 and the engine has a 2000-hour recommended time-between-overhaul to start. In terms of power, our 912iSc sport engined P2008climbs out of Mammoth Lakes on a 90 degree day, with full tanks, two on board, one bag,at 1000fpm at 80KIAS. Their state of development appears good now but prices need to come down and regulations need to be completed as presently forecast. I have always been drawn to the fit and finish of Tecnam. We leave passenger aircraft to other magazines or websites. According to the Rotax test data, the 912 ULS burned an average of 4.65 GPH in the test profile, while the 912 ULS burned 3.25 GPH for the equivalent power output, an efficiency improvement of 30.1 percent. The 912is is the first full fadec aviation engine with auto lean of peak and it has been a challenge. Where can I see fuel burn/altitude charts for the 915is engine? But in the wrong direction, if the companys recent year-long test of the 912 iS is to be believed. I would prefer the 914 if I was you. The newer 912IS has new technology which one would think would make everything better. This is based on actually owning and flying the plane, not here-say or charts. The highly reliable and efficient entry-level motor for light aviation aircraft manufacturers. Rotax Powertrains . To expand the data envelope, multiple aircraft were refitted with the 912 iS. Our expectation is to have 400 engines out in the fieldby year end, Marc added. Sign up for exclusive offers and product announcements from ROTAX. Much better and cheaper than MT prop. and ROTAX factory in Gunskirchen, Austria. Ive been flying a P2008 with the 912iS for over 3 1/2 years out of CA, in the mountains. This decision can be reversed. Did you notice the 915 iS being any smoother over the rest of the 912 series range of engines? All rights reserved. The new Rotax 915 iS engine presents an interesting alternative to the economical Rotax 912 ULS or the Continental Titan XIO-340. But more likely, it will account for just a substantial fraction of the overhaul cost. The electronic fuel injected Rotax 912iS is a recent development. Flying the new 915iS in an Aquila light aircraft. I wonder if this is the same defensive mechanism among maintenance personnel that used to be common back in the 70s and 80s when fuel injected cars were becoming the norm or do they know something about 912is we dont..? Yet for those who yearn for more power or are building an aircraft of higher capabilities, the 915iS is going to be a welcome powerplant. Four-stroke piston engine with four liquid and air-cooled cylinders. Depending on the core credit assigned to the engine at TBO, that could pay for the overhaul and then some. You do not have permissions to reply to this topic. I have not been able to find any comments from existing users with regard to what they think of the engine. Thanks, George. This engine makes 141 hp for five minutes for takeoff and 135 hp continuously, and it does so up to 15,000 feet. That smooth power is such an upgrade that it becomes a different class of airplane, especially out west where that power is needed and useful for high percentage of flights. I have constant speed prop time, a fair bit of it, but that was some years in my past. Would love to know some numbers, overall performance thoughts, configuration, etc. A $20,000 more than the ULS and $8,000 more than the 912is! Id love to put this engine on an AeroTrek. For both engines, the aircraft was climbed to a specific altitude, leveled and allowed to stabilize on one fuel tank. This website uses cookies to manage authentication, navigation, and other functions. I have also reported that the agency made errors previously, such as demanding reciprocating engines (thereby inadvertently eliminating electric), and we are working to find remedies. [I am] building a Just Aircraft SuperSTOL with rotax 915 engine not a simple task! Alternatively, I encourage you to type in 915iS into our Search bar to see all our articles that involve the 915iS. I live at 5,000 feet altitude, so a turbocharger is a must. 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