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Topic: Wanted: Garmin 496 |
Paul Grimstad
Replies: 1
Views: 1597
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2017 5:24 am Subject: Wanted: Garmin 496 |
Hi Albert,
I have 2 496's. I owned one when I decided to build an RV12 which at that time came with one as standard equipment. I will dig around and find it but glad to sell it if you can put it to g ... |
Topic: Fatal RV-10 accident |
Paul Grimstad
Replies: 5
Views: 5957
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 7:54 pm Subject: Fatal RV-10 accident |
Bruce
Was one heck of a nice fella. He was a special friend of mine and I'm sure many others in the RV10 community.
He was a great fisherman, dad, builder, and pilot. He fished Sockeye season in h ... |
Topic: RotaxEngines 912uls power loss on takeoff |
Paul Grimstad
Replies: 2
Views: 1870
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 10:25 am Subject: RotaxEngines 912uls power loss on takeoff |
Sounds good. I am planning to check the efis data, gascolator maybe float bowls. However the low fuel pressure spikes are my concern and that sensor is prior to carbs. Paul
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Topic: RotaxEngines 912uls power loss on takeoff |
Paul Grimstad
Replies: 2
Views: 1870
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 5:09 pm Subject: RotaxEngines 912uls power loss on takeoff |
Will do. Also another 912 builder stopped by and told me Rotax just issued a Service Bulletin for fuel pump replacement. I flew 3 hours to get home but I'm unofficially grounded until that pump is rep ... |
Topic: RotaxEngines 912uls power loss on takeoff |
Paul Grimstad
Replies: 3
Views: 2640
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2013 7:59 pm Subject: RotaxEngines 912uls power loss on takeoff |
I had to abort three attempted takeoff today. After two attempted takeoffs where the power bleed to idol @ 20% of runway and I aborted. I pulled the engine cover check it over and let it cool down. I ... |
Topic: Erratic voltage output |
Paul Grimstad
Replies: 15
Views: 10815
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 8:08 pm Subject: Erratic voltage output |
Thanks for the points. I agree.
I did not directly solder the connection. I used "no crimp" terminal hubs designed for ground wires. I presume they make these because of the corrosion is ... |
Topic: Erratic voltage output |
Paul Grimstad
Replies: 15
Views: 10815
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 7:02 am Subject: Erratic voltage output |
Bob & Others, I could not agree more, with your comment about lousy connection design. By all means check those connections. Update on the installation of a 10ga. ground wire.  I think the g ... |
Topic: Erratic voltage output |
Paul Grimstad
Replies: 15
Views: 10815
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2013 6:03 am Subject: Erratic voltage output |
I would pull and inspect the spade connections to the voltage regulator. John suggested the capacitor might be an issue. I don't know where that is located. Can you test with freeze spray?
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Topic: Erratic voltage output |
Paul Grimstad
Replies: 15
Views: 10815
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 10:10 pm Subject: Erratic voltage output |
We have been experiencing wild fluctuations on the amperage meter, running a 912uls with Dynon 180 EFIS engine monitor. The spikes range from +5 to -6. Voltage is also high (high 13’s), but then ... |
Topic: exhaust springs on Rotax |
Paul Grimstad
Replies: 0
Views: 2281
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Forum: RV12-List Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 6:13 pm Subject: exhaust springs on Rotax |
We have had several exhaust springs break.
Now we learn that there is a stainless steel option.
What is your experience and are you using the ss springs?
215 hours. At least 6 stock springs have f ... |
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