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Document No.:
Z601XLFMEN
Date of Issue:
12/2002
Revision:
7.9 Powerplant
ROTAX 912 engine (80 or 100 hp) is standardly installed in
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. Rotax 912 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 breakerless 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.
The props which comply with the Czech UL-2 requirements may be
installed.
Recommended props:
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WOODCOMP KLASSIC 170 R
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WOODCOMP VARIA 170
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WARP
DRIVE
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SR
2000
7.9.1 Throttle
Dual throttles of the push/pull type with adjustable friction clamp. Springs
are added to the throttle push rods to ensure that the engine will go to full
power if the linkages fail.
7.9.2 Choke
The choke is located near the pilot's throttle (push/pull) control.
7.9.3 Carburetor
pre-heating
Optional equipment.
7.9.4 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.
