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 Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2009 8:08 am Post subject: Rotax Training Requirements and Your LSA |
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On 07:04 AM 12/31/2009, Thom Riddle wrote:
| Quote: | I've just finished reading the current (Oct/2009) 912 Maintenance Manual, particularly the parts about who can work on these engines, i.e., pages 18, 24 & 28. Careful reading of this indicates to me that CERTIFICATION by Rotax is not an absolute requirement by BRP-Powertrain. Qualification can be attained by alternate methods, according to my reading of this document. CERTIFICATION by Rotax may or may not be a requirement of the individual SLSA manufacturers.
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The way I read it...
In the various maintenance manuals, Rotax has an "Authorized Personnel" chapter (for example, chapter 05-00-00, section 1.2 of the line maintenance manual), detailing "who" can work on their engines. From that chapter, I see two ways to be allowed to work on their engines, but both appear to require training from Rotax.
If the aircraft manufacturer "passed the buck" and instructs maintenance in accordance with Rotax (which I think most do), then the Rotax rules apply. I suppose the SLSA manufacturer could over rule Rotax, and their maintenance requirements, but I don't know of any that do. They'd be taking on a bunch of engine liability, if they did.
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Roger Lee
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| Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2009 11:20 am Post subject: Re: Rotax Training Requirements and Your LSA |
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Hi Bob,
You are exactly right. Most SLSA refer back to the Rotax manual which does say you need some type of Rotax training. That means A&P's as well as RLSM's need a class. For the mechanics the "Service " and "Line Maint" is the most useful. Owners could get away with just a "Service" class because they aren't allowed to remove components under SLSA rules anyway. The SLSA Mfg will never override the Rotax manual because then they have to take all the liability. Some owners even send their resident A&P to a Rotax class which is a great idea and benefits both the mechanic and the owner. At least the "Service" class would let owners do some of the easier and more common things like an oil change or plug change and know what not to do or the right way to do it because it is different than all other engines. You wouldn't believe the number of calls I get monthly from owners that go, I made a mistake, just because they didn't know a simple procedure was different on a Rotax and want to know how bad it will affect the engine. I encourage all Rotax owners to take a Rotax class.
Hope all are having a nice Holidays,
Roger Lee
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