All US builders,
I'm at the point to start the registration process and looking over the
forms they want a Bill of Sale. I don't think I ever got one from the
former Europa when I purchased my kit. What have other builders used to
satisfy FAA on this point? Can I get one from the current Europa?
Thanks in advance for all responses.
Craig Ellison
A205
Silverton, OR
Flying surfaces done, FWF done,Fuselage in paint shop, finishing up panel
----- Original Message -----
From: "Duncan McFadyean" <ami@mcfadyean.freeserve.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Rotax 914 question?
> <ami@mcfadyean.freeserve.co.uk>
>
> <<you WILL foul plugs on 100 LL and reduced power settings eventually>>
>
> Not disputed. This is a problem on the Katanas too; only they are
> generally
> not run at low speeds, because of there frequent use as training machines.
> But I've not experienced that for the short durations that I've used 100LL
> and would have expected that to have occurred logically at any engine
> speed;
> more so at higher power settings when there is more lead going into the
> engine.
>
> In fact logic is my guiding principle in the absence of proper evidence to
> the contrary!
>
> How's your 1000 hours at 5000rpm going? Will you make TBO? Katanas don't!
>
> Duncan McF.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Thursby" <jthursby@tampabay.rr.com>
> To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: RE: Europa-List: Rotax 914 question?
>
>
>> <jthursby@tampabay.rr.com>
>>
>> Don't know about your source but the person I trusted (as did many others
>> including Rotax) to keep me informed about the Rotax engines always
>> stated
>> "the 912/914 series engine is happiest and will get the best longevity
>> ABOVE
>> 5,000 RPM in the cruise". He is now gone as of July of this year but his
>> experience was trusted enough that Kodiak research and Rotax called him
>> to
>> assist in product development. Glen had forgotten more about Rotax
>> engines
>> than most of us could ever learn. He never steered me or anyone I know
>> wrong, and I trusted his opinions and ideas about these engines with my
>> life
>> on more than one occasion.
>> Oh, and you WILL foul plugs on 100 LL and reduced power settings
>> eventually. Or put up with the auto gas smell. Or have to add TCP all
>> the
>> time. When you have 1,000 plus hours on a 912/914 come back and let us
>> know how you're doing. Keep an eye on the gearbox too.
>>
>> Jim T.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
>> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Duncan
>> McFadyean
>> To: europa-list@matronics.com
>> Subject: Re: Europa-List: Rotax 914 question?
>>
>> --> <ami@mcfadyean.freeserve.co.uk>
>>
>> OK, I'll bite!
>> I cruise at about 4,000rpm. And have done for over 200 hours of use,
>> excepting climb-out at 4,800 and the odd spurt to see how fast it will
>> go.
>> The plugs are squeaky-clean. The piston crowns are quite clean. There is
>> no
>> loss of compression or performance that suggests that the piston rings
>> are
>> coked. The engine uses virtually no oil between changes and the oil
>> discolouration is mid brown colour at 100 hours.
>> Our local Rotax dealer commented flippantly that at these speeds the
>> engine
>> would 'last forever'!
>>
>>
>>
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