Dead Ignition

[Dick B in KY]

I have a 912ULS with 6.5 hrs operating time on it in my SS. During run-up and mag check, left checked good, right totally dead, let engine stop. Restarted engine, mag checks again, same results. I have an ACS-510-2 ignition switch with off, right, left, both, and start, mfg 2008. Any one else had a problem with this type of switch? I hate to think that an ignition module has crapped out at just these few hours. More troubleshooting to follow tomorrow.

Dick B

[Av8r3400]

Switch sides on the switch, left and right to see if it is the module or the switch. Maybe just a bad wire or connection? That wouldn't be a first either.

I'm not going to rehash the ACS switch thing, that's been done elsewhere before...

[DesertFox4]

Dick, I'd say that the odds are in your favor that it is something minor and not the ignition module. I never use a keyed switch on my Kitfoxs so I'm not personally familiar with the ACS switch issue, as Larry mentioned, but do recall a discussion or two about the reliability there in.

I had this similar sounding issue with my 912 years ago and it turned out to be a broken wire coming out of the ignition module, a ground wire. Vibration had broken the copper strands inside the insulation showing no visible problem. Using a stick pin and continuity tester I isolated the broken spot and spliced in a new wire. I also relocated the ignition modules to the firewall side of the motor mount instead of the engine side. Never had that problem again. Just another possibility to explore. Don't panic yet. Again, most likely a small problem and not the expensive one.

[Dick B in KY]

Just an update on what's going on. After numerous checks of wiring, a new high dollar ignition switch and some switching of wires in connectors for the ignition modules, the problem is a bad electronic module which equals $$$$! Also, the replacement parts are on backorder at all three Rotax Service Centers with unknown delivery dates. Guess I'll look at the leaves changing from the ground this fall.

Dick B

[SkyPirate]

just a thought ,,St Charles Flying Service just north of STL,..one of the students nosed a Avecktor in the ground a week or so ago, really didn't hurt it too bad ,,both student and instructor walked away with a few scratches..it has a 912ULS on it,I wonder if they are done with all the legal involved and what they are going to do with the parts on the plane 1-636 946 6066

[rcsfca]

Give Ronnie a call at South Mississippi Light Aircraft: (601) 947-4953
He keeps a lot of ROTAX ignition stuff on hand - we got a stator from him at a very reasonable price.