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Re: Europa-List: Rotax 914 starting problems when hot

Subject: Re: Europa-List: Rotax 914 starting problems when hot
From: Paul McAllister <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19:20:37
Hello Frans,

I have the same problem.  I find if I turn the fuel pump off when I crank
and the turn them on after the engine starts works well for me.

BTW, I have called a couple of times, have you been away?

Cheers, Paul

On Tuesday, March 13, 2012, Frans Veldman <frans@privatepilots.nl> wrote:
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> I guess I'm not the only one having this problem. The main problem here
> is that I don't understand why it is happening.
>
> If I arrive at an airfield in hot weather, I can restart either right
> away, or after a considerable time. If I just refuel without having a
> meal, I get into a time window where the engine has difficulties starting.


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