AE50R, AE50RA
AE50RAB
Engine Manual
Doc. No. E1.01.01-E
Rev. 6 10-March-2011
Page 5-2
Eccentric
Shaft
Hardened and ground alloy steel. The complete
rotating assembly is in full dynamic balance to
minimise vibration, achieved by counter weighting
each end of the assembly. Both the main and rotor
bearings are rolling element types.
Flywheel
Cast iron fitted with an induction–hardened steel
starter ring gear.
5.2.4 Out–put
Drive
Take from the eccentric shaft via a woodruff key.
Rotation Direction
The eccentric shaft rotate in a clockwise direction
when viewed from the driving side of the engine.
5.2.5 Net
Dry
Weight
Approximately
26,8
kg.
(59,1
lbs)
5.2.6 Cooling
Approximately 90% of surplus heat is rejected into the
liquid cooling system; the balance is rejected via rotor
cooling air.
Coolant
50 : 50 Distilled Water – Ethylene Glycol mix
Silkolene
PRO–COOL
(or
equivalent)
5.2.7 Fuel
Specification
AVGAS
100LL
EUROSUPER,
ROZ
95,
in
accordance
with
EN228
or
equivalents.
