No, Rotax engines do not use coolant thermostats as there is no minimum
coolant temperature requirement. However, the oil temp must be 120F minimum
prior to prop cycling, take-off or flight, otherwise the oil bypasses the
filter below that point.
kp
> From: Peter Zutrauen <peterz@zutrasoft.com>
> Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2002 14:26:12 -0500
> "'INTERNET:forum@europaclub.org.uk '" <forum@europaclub.org.uk>
> Subject: Re: I have Heat/Defrost
>
> Apologies for the silly question, but don't the 912 engines have
> thermistats as in auto engines?
>
> Cheers,
> Pete
> A239
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nigel Charles
> Subject: I have Heat/Defrost
>
> Message text written by INTERNET:forum@europaclub.org.uk
>> My only real problem is that the enging runs a bit
> cool when it's really cold and I plan on adding a cowl flap in the
> future.
> <
>
> I have fitted inflight adjustable cowl flaps. I have arranged them so
> that
> they do not have to be connected/disconnected during cowl
> fitting/removal.
> If anyone is interested I will e-mail the photos.
>
> Nigel Charles
>
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