>Mike Dolphin took the cowlings off his plane for a winter check around after
>about 100 hrs I think and found one of the hex socket head screws that fix
>the engine in the engine frame had backed out about 1 1/2". He drilled and
>wired them after tightening them. He did the job with a hand held drill, not
>easy but possible.
>Seasons greetings to you all. Safe flying in 98 and on Ron S No 33
>
>PS To Andy Has the factory a recomendation on the above, it is by no means
>the first I have heard of. Ron.
>
>
This is now the second case I am aware of. Rotax supply the engine with
spring washers but I would certainly recommend drilling and wire locking to
be the best solution.
Merry Christmas all Andy
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