The hub is drilled for standard Rotax, high power Rotax and optional SAE-1 propellers. Archived. We submitted a warranty invoice, and 6 months later, I received $310 – When I called the Rotax customer support, they were rude. I am not for a minute suggesting that Aeromomentum is following in the footsteps of others but be wary of any supplier that doesnt give at least 100% customer service. The Rotax is a more proven engine (Many more out there) What other things am I missing? The compact and light weight design of Rotax aircraft engines has been developed by pilots for pilots for use on many kind of aircraft. While I doubt the pilot's claim that the engine ran too lean, it is a fact, confirmed by Viking, that the ECU had to be replaced multiple times due to sudden stoppages / start problems. So for only $1985 more you can get an all metal Outbound with the Rotax engine install … Rotax are great, reliable engines with all the factory support, service advisories etc that go with certified aircraft engines. The new 912 UL S is a 100 HP* version of the certified 81 HP 912 engine, with the same external dimensions as the standard Rotax 912. The standard recommended engine for the STOL CH 701 kit aircraft is the Rotax 912 series - an 80-100 hp aircraft engine manufactured by Bomardier. ... My impression is that it does live up to its promise - powerful and responsive, and a worthy competitor to Rotax. We can supply our customers with complete firewall-forward kits for this engine, including the propeller, engine mount, and all … Even after the Jan shenanigans, we are on the 3rd rebuild of the Subaru engine. Very disappointed in Rotax – not sure I would risk a Chinese knock-off, but the pricing is tempting." Some of the issues where using nylon lock nuts near the exhaust. For the AM15 we have a firewall mount illustration available, hover the mouse over the image for a more easier to read size. Posted by 1 year ago. Even those of us who enjoy flying slow also love the idea of eating up the miles in some fast cruiser. AeroMomentum however advertises only the 117 hp @ 5800, as this is the rpm at which Rotax engines make max. A flight that turns a three-hour driving ordeal into a 25-minute aerial jaunt becomes a bragging right for any pilot. ROTAX CESSNA 150 – UPGRADE YOUR C150 WITH A MODERN ENGINE. I have probably 500 hours or so behind converted Suzuki engines. Even without the constant speed prop option, it still a viable option. Comparing Engines. The following are what I have discovered: 1. Affordable aircraft engines; Better design! It is very hard for anyone to actually win an argument that Honda … It is has two cylinders and rated at 57 hp and was designed to be used on a snow sled. The fuel injectors are all "plastic" on the UL, the Viking, the Aeromomentum and the Rotax. I would sooner try a rotax than this rig. The 3 cylinders suffered from harmonics but the 4 cylinders were pretty nice but about 35 pounds heavier than 912ULS. Viking Aircraft Engines. 23: Dec 14, 2020 Reply by Tim Hine: Aeromomentim AM15 vs Viking 130. When value is the most important aspect, a 320 engine from Titan™ is … Our goal is always to … EXCLUSIVE AUSTRALIAN AGENT! alternative... at a fraction the cost! Hi everyone, We decided on using the Aeromomentum AM15 117hp engine during Sun n Fun last year. Mark Kettering of Aeromomentum says that the 3-cylinder should outperform a big-big bore VW and come in a … Atol Avion has been granted an STC for the installation of the 100 HP Rotax 912 S3 and a constant speed propeller in the Cessna 150 providing the benefits of modern propulsion for one of the world’s most popular aircraft. (Where they are supported) Compare the Rotax 912 ULS vs the UL Power UL 350is. From 75hp to 260hp! The company is using Honda L15-series and Mitsubishi car engines for their conversion to an aircraft application. Titan™ X320 Experimental Engine Series . For over 50 years, our 320 series engines have flown hundreds of thousands of hours. A Raven with the fabric wing with install kit is $32,500. Bill Sargent Sonex #160 X Jabiru Now camit ( enough said) Bill Sargent Posts: 16 Joined: Wed Apr 20, 2016 12:51 am. Close. I found this a week or so ago when I read the original thread on the Aeromomentum engine. Turbocharged, intercooled, and fuel injected, the 915 iS delivers 135 hp all the way to 15,000 feet. The UL Power has 30 more HP 4. Or a rotary even. I spent $2,100 using a Rotax heavy maintenance approved technician to repair a brand new engine. Rotax aircraft engines stand for outstanding performance, reliability, low fuel consumption and reduced emissions. Im scared just reading that description ! BRP-Rotax informed about the latest development steps on the Rotax 915 iS, a 4-stroke, 4-cylinder turbocharged aircraft engine with intercooler and redundant fuel injection system during the press conference at the AERO Friedrichshafen, the largest trade show for general aviation in Europe. AeroMomentum however advertises only the 117 hp @ 5800, as this is the rpm at which Rotax engines make max. Top. The genuine Rotax / Lycoming . As far as plastic wire loom, etc., the Rotax 915 is the king of rubber and plastic parts under the cowl. I just think the technology of auto engines are far beyond aircraft engines. AeroMomentum also advices against the installation of a header tank, what will save same additional weight, compared to the Viking, and also make the installation less complex. I don't think this ought to be a Yamaha vs Rotax discussion. There is a weight disadvantage inherent with all of these auto conversions. 14. Rotax Engines. 100% brand new . The UL Power has fuel injection 3. If we wanted VVT we would use the Suzuki M … Still the best selling Rotax is the carbureted 912 series, available in 80 hp carbureted form as the 912 UL or with 100 hp as the 912 ULS. Hello Folks. Aeromomentum, Viking etc. Our engine was finished and ready to ship… Started by Tim Hine. Rotax manufactures the four stroke 600 Ace engine. A complete airframe kit and engine install for the Rotax for the S-21 is $34,495 and the S-20 with the 141 wing is $34,300. The Rotax is $2092 cheaper 2. Fully assembled. Rotax 582 (Call for price) 65 HP; Water Cooled; 2-Stroke; 300 TBO; Jabiru 2200 (Call for price) “Yes, it’s more work work to use this method,” said Alex but the time consuming process more than offsets the 30 or so extra pounds of AeroMomentum’s AM 15 compared to a Rotax 912. Click the button above to go to the website www.aeromomentum.com.au. The best selling Rotax continues to be the 100-hp carbureted 912 ULS, by about 2 to 1. AeroMomentum also offers a beefed up version, which makes, as indicated on their website, 131 hp … Rotax reports several have passed 2000 hours on test stands, and more than a few airframe manufacturers are showing them on their demo models. Aeromomentum AM15, 750 Cruzer. It would be a lot of work to swap to a traditional engine. Rotax 912-series engines have become popular with some Sonex builders, particularly in international markets such as Europe and South America, and several customers have successfully made their own Rotax installations. On the Aventura the root tube had to beefed up. Designed by Aerospace engineers. Jeron Smith at Raven Redrives and others have offered these for years, of course, but I like that Aeromentum offers ready-to-run engine of all new parts. You may buy them new from Honda but most customers opt for used engines that have been used in cars for less than six months or 5000 miles. The need for speed is hard wired into humans, it seems. The Aeromomentum engines may work well but after going through the Eggenfellner (now Viking) experience, kinda burnt out on alternative engines. The Rotax 912 series engines is an excellent choice as the standard powerplant for our planes. I always thought you could turn a good car engine ito a good airplane engine. They use brand new Suzuki 4 cylinder engines. Fortunately the non-certified engines get pretty much the same benefits in … Below an overview of the specifications of the AeroMomentum engines. According to their website specifications the engine weighs 40 kg or 82 pounds.