BRP ROTAX 916 i A Series - Performance and Fuel Consumption; Performance Data and Fuel Consumption; Explanation of Parameters; Performance Graphs

BRP-Rotax
MAINTENANCE MANUAL LINE
Chapter: 05–50–00
UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHECKS
TOPICS IN THIS CHAPTER
Engine check after propeller strike incidents ..........................................................................................2
Removal of the propeller gearbox ...........................................................................................................2
Drive gear – Removal ............................................................................................................................6
Propeller Strike Inspection .....................................................................................................................7
Installation of propeller gearbox ............................................................................................................12
Examination after engine failure ............................................................................................................18
Returning engine to service after submerging in water............................................................................19
Inspection in extreme climatic conditions...............................................................................................20
Diminished functional capability of EMS ................................................................................................20
Returning engine to service after influence by fire ..................................................................................21
Exceeding of max. admissible engine RPM ...........................................................................................21
Exceeding of max. coolant temperature.................................................................................................23
Non compliance with the coolant specification .......................................................................................25
Checking of the Cooling system / radiator cap .......................................................................................26
Exceeding the max. permissible oil temperature ....................................................................................33
Oil pressure below minimum value........................................................................................................34
Oil specification not respected ..............................................................................................................37
Spark plug not in accordance with specification .....................................................................................39
Non compliance of fuel quality ..............................................................................................................39
Smooth performance of the engine .......................................................................................................40
Sudden drop in boost pressure and speed.............................................................................................41
Sudden increase in boost pressure and speed.......................................................................................42
Periodic rise and fall in boost pressure and speed (oscillation of turbo control
unit)....................................................................................................................................................43
Lightning strike....................................................................................................................................43
Reporting............................................................................................................................................45
Introduction Special checks must be carried out before next or further flights in the event of an engine
fault (e.g. abnormal operation as defined in the Operators Manual (OM) which impairs the
airworthiness of the engine.
NOTICE
In the course of special checks specify if additional checks for components (e.g.
hydraulic governor) are applicable. After each special check/repair work, an
engine test run and a leakage check must be carried out.
NOTICE
Observe without fail all the specified instructions.
Effectivity: 916 i A / C24
Edition 0/Rev. 1
05–50–00
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December 01 2023