In the POH for the legacy RV-12 the POH mentions a minimum oil temp of 120 degrees along with a max RPM.
Example : “Taxi RPM – 1800–2500 RPM until oil temp reaches
120° F (50° C)”
Why is this? What specific damage can occur?
Why? : A buddy of mine was taxiing with oil temp around 100 degrees and got bogged down in grass…He knew better, but advanced the throttle well beyond the RPM recommendation. He says the engine now makes unpleasant noises he’s never heard before, and is running rough. It has around 570 hours on it.
What could have been compromised? (We fear big $$$)
Who could help him diagnose it? (We need a Rotax expert. )
Thanks
Example : “Taxi RPM – 1800–2500 RPM until oil temp reaches
120° F (50° C)”
Why is this? What specific damage can occur?
Why? : A buddy of mine was taxiing with oil temp around 100 degrees and got bogged down in grass…He knew better, but advanced the throttle well beyond the RPM recommendation. He says the engine now makes unpleasant noises he’s never heard before, and is running rough. It has around 570 hours on it.
What could have been compromised? (We fear big $$$)
Who could help him diagnose it? (We need a Rotax expert. )
Thanks