BRM BRISTELL ELSA, Operation Instructions Manual

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Date of Issue: 11/2017
Document No.: ELSA-AOI-2-1-0-US
Revision: -
7.8 Power plant
Engine:
ROTAX 912 ULS S engine 98.6 hp is installed. Rotax 912 ULS is 4-stroke,
4 cylinder, horizontally opposed, spark ignition engine with one central
camshaft-push-rod-OHV. Liquid cooled cylinder heads, ram air cooled
cylinders.
Dry sump forced lubrication. Dual contactless capacitor discharge ignition.
The engine is fitted with an electric starter, AC generator and mechanical
fuel pump. Prop drive via reduction gear with integrated shock absorber.
Propeller:
 FITI ECO COMPETITION 3 LR 158, 3-bladed, on-ground
adjustable propeller with composite blades.
NOTE
For technical data refer to documentation supplied by the propeller
manufacturer
7.8.1 Throttle
Engine power is controlled by means of the THROTTLE lever. THROTTLE
lever is positioned in the middle channel between the seats. Lever is
mechanically connected (by cables) to the flaps on the carburettors. Spring
is added to the throttle push rod to ensure that the engine will go to full power
if the linkages fail.
7.8.2 Heating
Heating consists of a heat exchanger on the exhaust manifold and control
mechanism located on the right hand side of instrument panel.
CAUTION
Incidents involving exhaust gases entering the heating or ventilation
system may result in fatal accidents due to carbon monoxide poisoning
of the aircraft occupants. A carbon monoxide detector is recommended.