Nervous about Rotax

On 01/22/08 09:48, Allen wrote:
"Thomas Borchert" wrote in message
...
Morgans,

I WILL NOT ever EVER put my but in the air with a Rotax providing the
power.

Period.


Yeah, mass crankshaft recalls and mid-time overhauls are just great!

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

As compared to this:

From AvWeb
Rotax Gearbox MSB Issued
Rotax has issued a manadatory service bulletin affecting specific 912 and
914-series engine gearboxes after a fault was found with the material used
in making the gears. Under severe operating conditions, it's possible for
gear teeth to break. The fix calls for replacement of the gears but the good
news is that Rotax is paying the shot. Removal and replacement of the
gearbox, the gear set and the installation of the new gears is all covered,
as is the freight. This is a significant test of Rotax's constantly
expanding service and supply network as its engines flood the mainstream
aviation network, particularly in the U.S., thanks to the burgeoning
popularity of the Light Sport Aircraft category. The MSB comes two weeks
before the Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Fla. where about 80 percent of
the aircraft will be Rotax-powered and their owners and manufacturers ready
to give feedback.

What's your point? Replacing the gears in the gearbox is going to be a whole
lot easier than replacing a crankshaft. Plus,the manufacturer is offering to
pay for it. This is not even in the same ball park as a crank recall (IMHO).


--
Mark Hansen, PP-ASEL, Instrument Airplane, USUA Ultralight Pilot
Cal Aggie Flying Farmers
Sacramento, CA