7-3
7.8 Landing gear
The landing gear is convention a fixed, tricycle type with a steerable nose gear and
two main landing gears. Hydraulically-actuated brakes are attached on each main
landing gear wheel.
7.9 Engine
7.9.1 Engine specification
Number of engines:
1
Engine manufacturer:
ROTAX
®
G.m.b.H. Aircraft Engines
Engine model Number:
900 Series
, Standard Equipment
Engine type: 4-cylinder, 4-stroke liquid/air cooled, engine with opposed
cylinders, dry sump forced lubrication with separated oil
tank, automatic adjustment by hydraulic valve tappet, 2
carburetors, mechanical fuel pump, electronic dual ignition,
electric starter, propeller speed reduction unit.
For actual and complete information see the Operation manual for ROTAX
engine supplied with the aircraft.
The ROTAX
®
912UL engines are not certified. Even though the
quality of assembly is of the highest priority to ROTAX
®
, failure of
the engine may occur at any time. The pilot assumes full
responsibility when operating the engine. The pilot is also
responsible to fly the airplane at all times with the ability to glide
and land safely in a predetermined area in case of engine failure.
The throttle controls the engine’s manifold pressure, and is located on the middle
console between the two crew positions.
NOTE
WARNING
