Warum ROTAX?
Warum ROTAX?ÖKF Jour Fix: ROTAX Aircraft Engines overviewDI Christian Mundigler, 12.12.2015
ROTAXAnniversaryÖKF Jour Fix: ROTAX Aircraft Engines overviewDI Christian Mundigler, 12.12.2015
Rotax created the Ultralight Aviation IndustryRotax propelled Ultralights in the 1970s/1980sLazair - Twin Engine Rotax 185Adams CA-2 – Rotax 277Loehle Spad XIII – Rotax 447Why we became the benchmark for the industry nHigh Power-to- Weight rationLow cost, good reliability through snowmobile application(economies of scale)nEasy maintenance (Experience from snowmobile)nDouble ignitionÖKF Jour Fix: ROTAX Aircraft Engines overviewDI Christian Mundigler, 12.12.20153
Rotax Aircraft Engines: 40 years of 50.000912/914engines soldCertification of the firstROTAX Aircraft EngineStart of development ofROTAX 912Ultralight engines 501,505 developed based onsnowmobile engine 503Rotax 462 ULearly 80sRotax 447 ULuntil 2008SOPRotax 914F (115 hp)SOPROTAX 912A (80hp)Rotax 503 ULuntil 2010Gunskirchen EASA certified for design andproduction of aircraft engines (DOA,POA)SOPROTAX 912S (100 hp)Rotax 582 ULcurrent model912 /914 TBO(time between overhaul) reset from1500/1200 hours up to 2000 hoursRotax 912 ULScurrent modelRotax 914 ULcurrent modelKey Facts Around 175.000 aircraft engines sold since 1975 Rotax network provides 200 points of sale worldwide - see www.flyrotax.com Used by more than 220 aircraft manufacturers worldwide Rotax is a well recognized brand amongst pilots OEMs use Rotax Aircraft Engine proven reliability and power to weight ratio as USP The newly launched Rotax 912 iS engine provides the best fuel efficiency in the industryÖKF Jour Fix: ROTAX Aircraft Engines overviewDI Christian Mundigler, 12.12.2015ROTAX 912 iSFactory launchMarch 8th , 2012ROTAX912 iS SportlaunchApril 1st 20144
NEARLY 400 PARTICIPANTS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ROTAX 912 50,000TH 4-STROKE AIRCRAFT ENGINEGunskirchen, Austria, June, 2014 – BRP hostednearly 400 Rotax pilots and Can-Am Spyder ridersin Gunskirchen from June 5 to June 7, 2014 for theRotax Fly-In and the Spyder GrossglocknerChallenge.ÖKF Jour Fix: ROTAX Aircraft Engines overviewDI Christian Mundigler, 12.12.20155
Markets open to ROTAX enginesGeneral AviationBasic AviationLSA (only US)Product applicationsUltralight / Microlight / Experimental (Global)§§§§§§§§§§§HP Range: 20-115 hpMaximum Take Off Weight (MTOW): 472,5 kgDeveloped in 1970sLow cost, basic flyingLittle regulation (e.g. no aircraft registration)Large portion of vehicles is home builtUltralight / Microlight market represents the backbone ofRotax Aircraft engine salesMany aircraft still rely on 65hp enginesPrice sensitiveLightweight propulsion required2 stroke engines still viable option for many pilots§§§§§§Future Potentials§§§Boom during the 1980s, 1990sMore mature sector todayStable base of enthusiastsHigh cost and tight regulations of certified aircraft mightincrease customer base in the future§§§§§§§Stable§HP Range: 80-115 hpMTOW: 600kgCreated by FAA in 2004Developed to lift larger Ultralightplanes into a safer, but stillaccessible regulatory regime.LSA rules were adapted toRotax engine line due tosuccessful lobbying of ournetworkRotax is a market a choice.Certified piston airplanesStrong growth§§§Lower cost compared to certified §aircraft,Dedicated Sport Pilot License §with lower medical requirements.12 countries already adoptedUS LSA regulation§(incl. China, Brazil, S. Korea),13 more are evaluating to do so.HP Range: 80-400hp*MTOW: 5700kgCertification mandatory forcommercially used aircraftCertified 912 and 914 enginesopen this market for RotaxDue to current 115hp limitation,only sufficient power for 2seatersMost airplanes aremanufactured by US OEMsUS OEMs still preferUS enginesStableMany aircrafts areapproaching their age limitStrong need for modernreplacement aircraft andenginesIn Europe, new EASAregulations (ELA I & ELA II)will create market segmentbetween 600kg and 2000kg.GlobalIndustryunknown (no mandatory aircraft registration)Total unkown6,547 (US only) 225,000ROTAXSales 35.000 units 4-stroke & 122.000 units 2-stroke 10.000 8.000* More than 400hp with turbine powered enginesÖKF Jour Fix: ROTAX Aircraft Engines overviewDI Christian Mundigler, 12.12.20156
Aviation Engine Market Overview 20152x160hp 180hpTwin 4-seaters2x100hpELA1 4-seaters160-180hp4 seats100hp Twins80-115hp2 seats65hpRag&Tube 3-Axis ULUltralight/LSA 3-Axis65hp100-115hp20-50hpGyrocopterCertified 4-seaters125hp180hpCertified 2-seaterHighperformanceLSA135hpAmphibious 2-seaters65-100hpGlider aux. eng.2-seat PoweredParachuteTrikes16hp1 seatPwrd ParachuteEngine power0-65hp65hp100hp135hp180hpEnginesOEM’sÖKF Jour Fix: ROTAX Aircraft Engines overviewDI Christian Mundigler, 12.12.20157
ROTAX Aircraft Engine lineup2 stroke range46hp65hp50hp447503Discontinued FY09Displacement436,5cm³DescriptionAir cooled582Discontinued FY10496,7cm³580cm³Air cooledLiquid cooled, two cylinder, 2 stroke engine4 stroke range80hp912Disp.912S912UL: Non certified; 912F, g bore version of 912Injected version of 912STurbocharged version of 912912ULS: Non certified; 912S: Certified912iS Sport: Non certified,912iSc Sport: Certified914UL: Non certified; 914F: Certified1211.2cm³Descr. Naturally aspirated, dry sump lubricationVersions115hp100hpÖKF Jour Fix: ROTAX Aircraft Engines overviewDI Christian Mundigler, 12.12.20158
All ROTAX aircraft engines are certified – that s uniqueVersionPerformanceKWHP912 ULS73.5100.0912 S73.5912 iSTorqueMaxCertificationNmFt. lb.RPMRPM5800128.094.051005800Acc. ASTM F2339100.05800128.094.051005800FAR 33 &Acc. ASTM F233973.5100.05800121.089.058005800Acc. ASTM F2339912 iSc73.5100.05800121.089.058005800912 UL59.680.05800103.075.948005800Acc. ASTM F2339912 A59.680.05800103.075.948005800JAR 22 &Acc. ASTM F2339912 F59.680.05800103.075.948005800FAR 33 &Acc. ASTM F2339914 UL84.5115.05800144.0106.049005800Acc. ASTM F2339914 F84.5115.05800144.0106.049005800FAR 33 & JAR-E &Acc. ASTM F2339582 Mod. 9948.065.0650075.055.360006800Acc. ASTM F2339EASA CS-E &Acc. ASTM F2339Certification means that both, design and production of ROTAXAircraft Engines is audited by the European Aviation Safety Agency(EASA) including surprise audits multiple times every year.ÖKF Jour Fix: ROTAX Aircraft Engines overviewDI Christian Mundigler, 12.12.20159
Engine lifecycle management and databaseRotax Data:Parts Production DataEngine ConfigurationAssembly Line DataSerial NumbersEnd of Line TestShipping DocumentsPartsSupplier DataIncidentAccidentWarrantyStolen/Lostetc.SAP File MakerDatabaseStatistical AnalysisOverhaul DataOtherField Data:Form 1Malfunction Defect ReportsRecord Tracking acc. to EASA and FAA standards done since 1989ÖKF Jour Fix: ROTAX Aircraft Engines overviewDI Christian Mundigler, 12.12.201510
The ROTAX Aircraft OrganizationDESIGN ORGANISATION: Privileges granted under DOAnnnnnBRP-Rotax takes over design responsibility of whole engine and partsBRP-Rotax takes over certification responsibility, e.g.: certification testsBRP-Rotax is entitled to approve changesBRP-Rotax is entitled to approve repairs to productBRP-Rotax is entitled to issue information or instructions for continued airworthinessPRODUCTION ORGANISATION:Quality system acc. ISO9001 / EN9100n Rotax quality system must and does oversee supplier quality performancen Privileges:- production of engines and parts- issuance of FORM1 for engines and partsnUnder both approvals:nRequirement to monitor continued airworthiness of products in the field (failures,malfunction and defect reporting)ROTAX is a fully approved aircraft engines & spare partsDESIGN and PRODUCTION organizationÖKF Jour Fix: ROTAX Aircraft Engines overviewDI Christian Mundigler, 12.12.201511
ROTAX Aircraft Engines Distribution NetworkMore than 200 point of sales worldwide with 19 Distributorsincl. independent Service & Repair CentresÖKF Jour Fix: ROTAX Aircraft Engines overviewDI Christian Mundigler, 12.12.2015
ROTAX Aircraft Engines sales channel 220 OEMs aircraft manufacturer120 independent Repair Centres70 independent Service Centres19 DISTRIBUTORSROTAXÖKF Jour Fix: ROTAX Aircraft Engines overviewDI Christian Mundigler, 12.12.2015
Distributor dutiesROTAX Distributor Assessment SystemReporting &field infosDealer Networkbuilding andefficiencyMarketing &Brand er SalesServiceÖKF Jour Fix: ROTAX Aircraft Engines overviewDI Christian Mundigler, 12.12.2015Order- to- deliveryprocessForecasting,logistics &warehousing
Networking by ROTAXiRMT (independent ROTAX Maintenance Technician)Standardized designation of BRP-Powertrain approved training program beginning with low level serviceunits up to heavy maintenance;Fulfilment score of minimum 70% at each level’s examination;Scores must be submitted to BRP-Powertrain;iRMT licence is valid for 24 months;Actually 2.000 iRMTs were trained for America, Canada and the rest of the world within the last 4 years.R.O.A.N. (ROTAX Owner Assistance Network): www.ROTAX-owner.comCreated and operated by our Canadian Distributor ROTECH;Authorized by BRP-Powertrain;Standardized powerful tool to format in INFORMATION distribution, EDUCATION programs andSUPPORT via the iRMT network;Provides all users worldwide links to their next ROTAX aircraft engine Distributor / Service Centre /Repair Centre / iRMT;Registered users : 20.000 already worldwideÖKF Jour Fix: ROTAX Aircraft Engines overviewDI Christian Mundigler, 12.12.2015
Rotax Standard „iRMT“ : independent Rotax Maintenance Training The training structure has been defined by Rotax and it’s maindistributors and training providers.ÖKF Jour Fix: ROTAX Aircraft Engines overviewDI Christian Mundigler, 12.12.2015
ROTAX worldwide iRMT Training Standardsn Service ratingn Basic program for service providersl16 hoursn Maintenance ratingn Extension of the Service Program for component exchangel16hours (a combination of the Service and Maintenance program is minimum for the RepairCentre rating)n Heavy Maintenance ratingn Experienced Maintenance rated technicians that meet qualifications and work at qualifiedfacilitiesl 16 to 24 hours, with minimum 2 years experiencen Overhaul trainingn For qualified facilities only, technical staff must have experience and all ratings beforeacceptancel Training will depend on experience, minimum 2 years experience inHeavy Maintenancen Instructor trainingn Programs in development for professional educators expanding into ROTAX training programsn Accident investigation trainingn In development to assist regulatory agencies in the investigation processÖKF Jour Fix: ROTAX Aircraft Engines overviewDI Christian Mundigler, 12.12.2015
Technical data: ROTAX vs. competitorswet weight vs. engine performanceEngine wet weight vs. hp ( 60-180 hp )170Legend:1601501401302 Stroke with gearbox:2 Stroke without gearbox:4 Stroke with gearbox: 4 Stroke without gearbox: ROTAX Aircraft Engines:wet weight ( kg )12011010090ROTAX 912 UL80ROTAX 914 UL7060ROTAX 912 ULS5040ROTAX 582 Mod.99300102030405060708090100horsepow er (hp)ÖKF Jour Fix: ROTAX Aircraft Engines overviewDI Christian Mundigler, 12.12.2015110120130140150160170180190
The product: Rotax 912/914 – for details pressÖKF Jour Fix: ROTAX Aircraft Engines overviewDI Christian Mundigler, 12.12.2015
Why is it unique: crankshaft assembly Press-fit assembled crankshaft for a lightweight and compact design Connecting rod with plain bearings for durabilityand process stability ROTAX process know-how of approx. 80.000press-fit crankshafts per yearÖKF Jour Fix: ROTAX Aircraft Engines overviewDI Christian Mundigler, 12.12.2015
Why is it unique: dry-sump oil system Compact engine design without the need for a deep oilpan External oil reservoir allows high engine tilt angles Pumping of oil by blow-by gases, no additional movingparts needed, no additional weight Easy installation of oil external oil coolerÖKF Jour Fix: ROTAX Aircraft Engines overviewDI Christian Mundigler, 12.12.2015
Why is it unique: cooling systemEXPANSIONTANK Liquid cooling of cylinder head for durability ofhead, valves and valve seats Air cooling of cylinder liners and crankcasefor light-weight designOVERFLOWRADIATORBOTTLE Emergency operation without coolant possibleWATERPUMPÖKF Jour Fix: ROTAX Aircraft Engines overviewDI Christian Mundigler, 12.12.2015
Why is it unique: propeller gear-box Gear-box enables higher engine speed to achieve highoutput with smaller displacement in a light-weight engine– in the automotive industry known as down-sizeing Propeller speed can be adjusted to performance andnoise requirements of the aircraft Overload clutch for easy maintenance after prop-strike ROTAX process know-how of approx. 100.000gear boxes per yearÖKF Jour Fix: ROTAX Aircraft Engines overviewDI Christian Mundigler, 12.12.2015
912 iS Sportupdate§ 69 design-in projects completed§ 26 design-in projects in progress§Since market launch appr. 1.000 engines have been sold worldwide§The Rotax 912 iS Sport has been installed by all major OEMsÖKF Jour Fix: ROTAX Aircraft Engines overviewDI Christian Mundigler, 12.12.201524
2014 aerokurrier INNOVATION AWARDFriedrichshafen, Germany, April 9, 2014 – BRP received the Germanaviation magazine aerokurier’s innovation award in the category“powertrain of the future” for the Rotax 912 iS aircraft engine during AERO2014 in Friedrichshafen, Germany, as selected by its readers.ÖKF Jour Fix: ROTAX Aircraft Engines overviewDI Christian Mundigler, 12.12.201525
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Expectations of the Rotax Teamn Confirmation of dyno-tests(-21% consumption onaverage)n More than -21%consumption in ECO moden Sustantially lowerconsumtion in higher altituden Identical consumption at fullthrottle (Power Mode)ÖKF Jour Fix: ROTAX Aircraft Engines overviewDI Christian Mundigler, 12.12.201527
Test results - DetailCruise (Eco-Mode at throttle position below 96%)FLFL 20FL 40FL 60FL 80FL 100FL120912 ULS (l/h)20,3720,3720,7321,4222,4120,85912 iS (l/h)15,0014,2814,4913,7314,3213,38%- 26%- 30%- 30%- 36%- 36%- 36%absolut (l/h)- 5,37- 6,09- 6,24- 7,69- 8,09- 7,47WOT (Power-Mode at throttle position 97% to 100%)FLFL 20FL 40FL 60FL 80FL 100912 ULS (l/h)29,6628,8028,4927,4426,14ÖKF Jour Fix: ROTAX Aircraft Engines overviewDI Christian Mundigler, 12.12.2015912 iS (l/h)27,4226,0825,5223,1722,29%- 8%- 9%- 10%- 16%- 15%absolut (l/h)- 2,24- 2,72- 2,97- 4,27- 3,8528
Long term consumption flight clubn During engine development, multiple aircraft were upgraded to the912 iS. Usage patterns resambled flight club environment – both –before and after the upgrade.n Consumption of test aircraftTecnam P92 with 912 ULS:17,6l/h (3 Jahre/250h)n Consumption of the sameaircraft after upgrade to 912 iS:12,3l/h (260hrs)à - 30,1% fuel consumptionÖKF Jour Fix: ROTAX Aircraft Engines overviewDI Christian Mundigler, 12.12.201529
Gyrocopters is a fast growing segmentDevelopments in this segment19221938Some growth drive explanation:2010nLower acquisition, operating and pilot license costnNew product offering more consumer friendly and safernNew commercial product applicationnExciting product to rideGyrocopter Sales in GermanyGermany is one of few countries that register allGyrocopters in its jurisdiction1/3 of350newUL300250200150100500UL Sales in Germany20031983Gyro Sales in GermanyWithin 7 years, Gyros captured a third of theGerman UL market ( 450kg MTOW)Source: Ultraleicht Statistik 2004-2011ÖKF Jour Fix: ROTAX Aircraft Engines overviewDI Christian Mundigler, 12.12.2015Gyrocopter Pilots licensed in ip ratio (Germany)43% CAGR2011Gyro 3-axis UL 6%Ownership53%ratio20072008200920102011Source: Daec, DULVSource: Daec, DULV, LBA30
New: ROTAX 915 iS/iSc - key specs§100 kW / 135 hp take off performance (5800 rpm)95 kW / 127 hp max. cont. performance (5500 rpm)§Turbocharger with intercooler§Electronic fuel injection§4-cylinder / 1,352 cc§Efficiency: 260 – 290 g/kWh BFSC (5500 rpm)§TBO target of 2,000 hrsAvailable second half of 2017 (ASTM & cert.)ÖKF Jour Fix: ROTAX Aircraft Engines overviewDI Christian Mundigler, 12.12.2015
ROTAX 915 iS/iSc - unique featuresn Best in class for power to weight ratio: dry weight of 84kg (185 lb)n At least 15,000 ft critical altitude with full take off powern Extension of ROTAX 912 / 914 engine familyè proven reliability with more than 50M flight hours additional 5M flight hours every yearÖKF Jour Fix: ROTAX Aircraft Engines overviewDI Christian Mundigler, 12.12.2015
What s new?n New Turbocharger with 1:3.5 compression ratio (914: 1:2) andintercoolern Turbo Control Unit integrated into the ECUn New gearbox improved for higher torque up to 160 Nm (118 ft x lb)n New re-enforced crankshaftn New forged pistons with oil jet coolingÖKF Jour Fix: ROTAX Aircraft Engines overviewDI Christian Mundigler, 12.12.2015
Darum ROTAX !ÖKF Jour Fix: ROTAX Aircraft Engines overviewDI Christian Mundigler, 12.12.2015
Rotax Aircraft Engines: 40 years of experience 2014 50.000 912/914 engines sold ÖKF Jour Fix: ROTAX Aircraft Engines overview DI Christian Mundigler, 12.12.2015 Rotax 462 UL early 80s Rotax 503 UL until 2010 Rotax 912 ULS current model Rotax 582 UL current model Rotax 447 UL until 2008 4 ROTAX 912 iS Factory launch March 8th, 2012 Rotax 914 .
1) Digatron DT- 47 Fuel Meter Test. 2) Specific Gravity Test 3) Water Solubility Test 2.30 Lubricant The official oil for the Rotax Winter Cup, Rotax Max Euro Challenge & Rotax International Open (to be stated in the supplementary regulations of the events) is compulsory to be used, no
BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG Rotaxstraße 1 4623 Gunskirchen, Austria T: 43 7246 601 0 F: 43 7246 637 0 www.rotax.com www.rotax-kart.com REPAIR MANUAL 125 MAX evo 125 JUNIOR MAX evo 125 MINI MAX evo 125 MICRO MAX evo for ROTAX -engines type
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ROTAX.I ERSATZTEILE LISTE SPARE PARTS LIST FUR ROTAX MOTOR FOR ROTAX ENGINE TYPE ORIGINAL -TEil Nr. No. -GENUINE PART AUSGABE EDITION BOMBARDIER-ROTAX GMBH MOTORENFABRIK A-4623 GUNSKIRCHEN - AUSTRIA Telelon: (07246) 271-0', Telefax: (07246) 271286 Telex: 25546 brgk a, Telegr.: Bombrotax Gunskirchen 641 01 1988
Savage Cub-S (Rotax 100 hp) with stand.landing gear /650 kg MTOW * ** 73,5 0 S7 Savage Shock Cub (Rotax 100 hp) / 650 kg MTOW * ** 77,500 S8 NEW Savage Shock Cub "Ultra" with stand.landing gear (Rotax 100 hp) 600 kg MTOW * 71,500 S9 NEW Savage Shock Cub "Ultra" with shock absorbers ( Rotax 100 hp) 600 kg MTOW * 74,500
6. Balance gears must be installed and must be correctly aligned according to the instruction in the repair manual.! 7. Both the plastic balance gears (Rotax part #234431) or the steel balance gears (Rotax part #234436 and 234435) are permitted.!! RMAX 1.16 Conrod 1. As supplied by the manufacturer.
As the Rotax actually functions as two 2-cylinder engines connected to a common crankshaft, it is imperative this aspect of engine installation and maintenance be carried out (Lockwood, 2004). Additionally, according to the Rotax 912 Line Maintenance Manual, carburetor balance must be inspected, checked, and corrected if necessary at
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