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The only minor issue we have is that we have to change the O-ring in the
Andair gascolator, after each time we dismantle the glass, as the o-ring
swells up as soon as it gets in contact with the ...

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John,
Surprisingly the Rotax Owner website does not show the Rev 2 of this SL.
To get R2, search the Rotax factory website https://www.flyrotax.com/home.html ...

Jeff,
That is a good point. I have always used 94" for the bagage, as I do think the 88" figure is wrong for the XS bagage bay.
Remi
F-PGKL

The attached pictures illustrates what I did to improve the original Naca vents on my Europa. Works very well. For details read my article in EF84.
Remi

Hello Kingsley,
Attached is a drawing from Michel Auvray showing the dimension of this O-ring
Remi

I replaced the original brushes after 266 hours by precaution. Now I have 1338 hours on the prop. So the second set of brushes has done 1072 hours and is still working flawlessly. I check them periodi ...

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I agree with John that it is the best practice. The returned fuel is very significant. It is about 12 liters per hour at cruise power wit ...

A word of caution here: Rotax made a modification of the oil tank. The flat bulkhead at the bottom of the tank is now curved and therefore prevents the Saf-Air quick drain to be locked in the open pos ...

Great article on this critical subject. It would be interesting to find out how the Europa has been evaluated during flight testing of the prototypes, especially at what max altitude the Vd testing ha ...

80-90 in Lbs. or 9.5 N.m for the two bolts that hold the brake pad back plate
Remi

<<<<Does anyone by chance know at 40" MP on a 914 how much more Ram Air is compared to Airbox pressure? >>>>>

Hi Ron,
Years ago, when I was messing with the 914, I ...

Jonathan,
I got parts from the factory last Monday, but this was a very long process. It seems they are working part time due to the chineese stuff. I did not manage to talk to Karen but had a conta ...

Pete,
Please ignore my previous post. After a closer look at your photos, I see now the tiny tabs you are referring to. You are perfectly right: they are welded in a position which makes the swingin ...

Pete,
From what I see on your pictures, it seems that one weld (image2) is preventing the swinging arm to be moved to starboard enough to clear the frame when in the extended position. May be some fi ...

It is well known that the Rotax cannot be handpropped, right? This was what I believed...until I watched this video (2:00 - 3:00):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDsQIgUYvxY

Remi

Jonathan,
I do not think your gearbox could cause your problem. The cause may be a bug in the propeller controller. I would ask Airmaster for advice.
Good luck
Remi

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Coop,

30mm H2o= .043 PSI
That is an extremely low pressure.
I am working on a new device using an small axial fan to generate the succion. It works very well on the bench ...

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The first set lasted 275 hours. The second one is till good after 990 hours.
Remi

Hello Tony,
It is a lot better to have the battery as close as possible to the starter motor. It makes starting the engine easier and saves about 1 kg of heavy copper cables. Originally (that was 20 ...