EuroFOX - Pilot Operating Handbook and Flight Training Supplement
May 1. 2019
1-12
Fuel pressure
- minimum ................................................... 1.7 bar
- maximum .................................................. 4.0 bar
Consumption at starting ........................................................... 16.2 l/h
Consumption at 75% of power rating ....................................... 12.1 l/h
Specific consumption ............................................................ 285 g/kWh
Propeller gearbox reduction ratio ............................................... 2.43 : 1
For more details see
Operator’s Manual for all versions of Rotax 912
supplied with the engine.
WARNING
This aircraft is equipped with non-certified engine
Flying this aircraft must always be done with the possibility
of a safe landing due to loss of engine power. The pilot is
fully responsible for consequences of such failure.
1.2 Propeller
The DUC FC propeller is made by DUC Helices
– company. The propeller
is a three-bladed, ground adjustable, clockwise rotation, tractor, made of
composite. Propeller diameter
– 1728 mm
For additional propeller information see
Operators Manual and Technical
description
supplied with the propeller.
1.3 Fuel and fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity - wing tanks ................................................. 2x 40 litres
- central connecting tank ........................................................ 6 litres
Max. fuel quantity .................................................................... 86 litres
Usable fuel quantity ................................................................ 85 litres
Unusable fuel quantity .............................................................. 1 litre
Fuel specification
………………………...... Premium unleaded auto fuel
(Standard Spec. for Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine, Fuel, ASTM D
4814) or AVGAS 100 LL.
Due to the higher lead content in AVGAS, the wear of the valve seats, the
deposits in combustion chamber and lead sediments in the lubrication
system will increase. Therefore, use AVGAS only if you encounter
problems with
vapor lock or if other fuel types are not available.
