Effectivity: 912 Series
Edition 1 / Rev. 1
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page 61
May 01/2009
BRP-Powertrain
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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12.9) General directives for the cooling system
See Fig. 29.
BRP-Powertrain offers essential parts of the cooling system for this engine such
as radiator, etc..
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WARNING:
Certification to the latest requirements to FAR or EASA has to
be conducted by the aircraft manufacturer.
In an installation as depicted with the radiator (9) in a higher position than the
standard supplied expansion tank, a water accumulator (10) has to be fitted
instead of the expansion tank. Additionally a suitable expansion tank (1) has to
be installed at the highest point of the cooling circuit.
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CAUTION:
The size and type of radiator should be adequate to transfer
thermal energy of
approx. 25 kW (24 BTU/s) (for ROTAX 912 A/F/UL) or
approx. 28 kW (26,5 BTU/s) (for ROTAX 912 S/ULS)
at take-off power.
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NOTE:
Assessment data by experience. For troublefree operation at
good airflow a radiator of at least 500 cm
2
(78 in
2
) area has to
be used.
The flow rate of coolant in the cooling system is approx. 60 l/
min (16 US gal/min) at 5800 rpm. As reference value for the
necessary cooling airflow approx. 0,75 m³/s at full load can be
assumed.
The flow resistance of the coolant in the optional ROTAX-
radiator is properly designed for the cooling system.
Check flow rate and cooling capacity if other radiators are
used.
1
9
1
10
