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May 01/2007
Effectivity: 912 Series
Edition 1 / Rev. 0
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INSTALLATION MANUAL
BRP-Rotax
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NOTE:
In the serial version of the engine an oil tank is included, but no
provision is made for attachment of an oil cooler.
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WARNING:
Certification of oil cooler and connections to the latest require-
ments such as FAR and EASA has to be conducted by the
aircraft manufacturer.
13.2) Limits of operation
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WARNING:
The lubrication system has to be designed such that operating
temperatures will not exceed the specified limits.
Oil pressure:
For oil pressure sensor see Fig. 88/89.
see OM 912 Series, section 10.1
Oil temperature:
Oil temperature sensor, see Fig. 86/87.
see OM 912 Series, section 10.1
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WARNING:
At operation below nominal oil temperature formation of con-
densate in the lubrication system might influence oil quality.
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NOTE:
For operation at low temperatures the installation of an oil
thermostat, parallel to the oil cooler, is strongly recommended.
Advantages: safe oil pressure after cold start, prevention of
fuel and water accumulation in the oil.
See therefore SL-912-011 "Use of an oil thermostat", latest
issue.