Have 550 hours on my Europa xs mono with 914. No sig problems. The turbo did
stick one time after being unflown for two months. Easy to unstick and no
further
issues with the turbo. Had the clutch redone by lock wood at about 350
hours. Had a diaphragm in one carb split at 450 hours and lock wood came to the
rescue on that as well. I don't think tHe last two probes were turbo related.
I consider the 914 a reliable engine.
Ken Carpenter. 9XS
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Ken Carpenter
On Aug 23, 2010, at 4:41 AM, "janmarker" <mjwings@msn.com> wrote:
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> I am at the point in the build of my Europa XS Monowheel where I need to make
a decision on engine selection. I have always considered the 914 the logical
choice for the high density altitude airstrips where I fly at New Mexico, Utah
and Colorado. Typical summer time density altitudes are at 7000 to 9000 ft
in the morning and typical cruising altitudes are 9500 to 12500 MSL. I believe
> the 914 will provide the performance margin needed in this environment.
> However,
I am concerned that the 914 may have reliability or maintenance issues that
would result in frequent maintenance actions or failure of components (TCU,
turbo, boost pumps, etc) that would make life miserable for long cross country
flights. I dont have specific data that would suggest that the 914 has
significant
reliability or maintenance issues. I have read an account of an Europa
owner that changed out his 914 for a 912S due to engine issues. I have over
400 hours of mostly trouble free operations with the Rotax 912S in my RANS S-18.
I would install the 914 in my Europa in a heartbeat if I could expect similar
reliability that I have experienced with the 912S. For those operating the
Rotax 914, I would very much appreciate input on your operational experience
with the 914. Should I be concerned about maintenance or reliability with the
914?
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