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    Default Re: Ignition problem

    What about the thousands of other aircraft with far tighter cowls than our Kitfoxes, running these modules for thousands of combined trouble free hours?


    I believe you guys are fixing a non-problem.
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    Default Re: Ignition problem

    I agree. just take the modules off the motor and hang them on the motor mount. I have pictures in my albums of how I mount my modules. this is on my old engine, I have it the same on my new. what the killer is, is the vibration. the 912 doesn't create enough heat for anything. don't reinvent the wheel.
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    Default Re: Ignition problem

    Heat or vibration induced failures... in either case they are largely preventable by simply moving the modules off the engine. Seems like a pretty easy mod that could prevent a lot of headaches.

    Yes, most Rotax engines fly for hundreds or hours without a failure, but a search on the forums indicates ignition module failures are more common than they should be.

    Just for fun sometime, put an oven thermometer next to your modules and see what the temp reads when the engine is running and after you shut it down.

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    Default Re: Ignition problem

    I bet if you just opened the oil access door after landing & parking, you would bleed off heat pretty quickly.
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    Default Re: Ignition problem

    Steve,
    Open oil access doors on the ramps after flight on piston powered aircraft is a common site on ramps here in the desert southwest.


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    Default Re: Ignition problem

    That's a common practice among turbines too! At least in Southern Arizona and the Middle East. It gets a little warm there too...
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