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Buying engine for RV12is directly from a Rotax dealer
Hello Rviators,
I wonder if anyone has idea about getting the engine from Rotax dealer instead of buying it through VANS to avoid markup and delay, same thing for avionics, maybe some builder took this route? I noticed you can save at least $2000 on 912is engine price if you get it from a Rotax distributer! any advice in this matter would be appreciated Thanks |
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But if you're going to go E-AB, which I did, maybe you would want to consider a UL engine instead? Simple, more power, direct drive, easy maintenance, EFII, lower cost. Just a thought. I recommend the UL350iS.
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I've done quite a bit of research on the UL350iS. Only issue I've heard of is that you must pay particular attention to cooling. Zenith has been flying their CH650B demonstrator quite a few years with this engine. They initial had a learning curve with cooling but soon got it under control by relocating the oil cooler. The engine is dependent on an electrical supply. No mechanical fuel pump. Full FADEC ignition and fuel injection. The internal alternator is 30 amps. There is an optional 50 amp alternator, but it is $500 extra.
I'm very seriously considering this engine for my next project. |
An early RV-12 builder, not iS, told me that the engine kit included a number of things that a bare engine buyer would have to source separately, and that practically speaking, it was cheaper to buy from Van's. It might be worth asking for a packing list for that kit to see what you'd need.
Dave |
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I would definitely do a lot of investigating before making a decision based on price alone. |
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