How much does a Rotax 912 cost?

How much does a Rotax 912 cost?

Earlier this year, Rotax introduced a fuel-injected version of the 100 hp 912 ULS, called the 912 iS. Schlitter said the current price for the 912 iS is $23,918.

Is Rotax 912 fuel injected?

The Rotax 912 is a horizontally-opposed four-cylinder, naturally aspirated, four-stroke aircraft engine with a reduction gearbox. It features liquid-cooled cylinder heads and air-cooled cylinders. Originally equipped with carburetors, later versions are fuel injected.

How much does it cost to rebuild a Rotax 912?

Given the price sensitivity of the experimental and LSA markets, most buyers seem to tilt toward overhauls, which are typically priced at $12,000 to $14,000, depending on what parts are needed.

How reliable is the Rotax 912?

By these results, the reliability of the non-certified four strokes is about the same as the traditional engines. Looking at *just* the Rotax 912, the results are even better. The total number of accidents drops to about 340, but only about 15% were due to problems with the engine.

What fuel does Rotax 912 use?

In addition to AVGAS and unleaded automotive fuel (Mogas) the ROTAX® 912/914 Series of engines are now approved for use with E10. Fuels that contain more than 10% ethanol blend have not been tested by BRP-Powertrain and are not permitted for use.

What is the TBO on a Rotax 912?

For another, the new 912 four-stroke engine had a TBO of only 600 hours—perhaps an improvement by ultralight standards, but hardly acceptable in the world of “real airplanes.”

How long will a Rotax 912 engine last?

Judged by its estimated 20 year life span, the Rotax 912 iS engine lays the foundations for future aircraft engine adaptations and developments.

Does Rotax 912 have Magneto?

The Magneto contains all the magnets, ignition generator coils, Points, and Spark Coils. The Rotax 912/914 conventional ignition has the Ignition generator coils and trigger coils (Solid State Points) within the Engine Alternator housing. It is a magneto system in principal.

How much fuel does a Rotax 912 use?

According to the Rotax test data, the 912 ULS burned an average of 4.65 GPH in the test profile, while the 912 ULS burned 3.25 GPH for the equivalent power output, an efficiency improvement of 30.1 percent.