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Shock Cooling

in 912 / 914 Technical Questions 9 years ago
On the 912, because the cylinder heads are water-cooled, do you have to worry about thermal damage (shock cooling) if power is suddenly reduce from cruise speed to idle? I thought I read that it is perfectly acceptable to pull power all the way back to idle from high cruise speed.

  • Re: Shock Cooling

    by » 9 years ago

    Hi James,

    No shock cooling issues. Pull back power whenever you need.

    Think of this engine more like a motorcycle engine rather than a loose tolerance, old technology air cooled Cont. or Lycoming.
    You'll mentally have a better handle on the 912's capabilities and strengths.

    Roger Lee
    LSRM-A & Rotax Instructor & Rotax IRC
    Tucson, AZ Ryan Airfield (KRYN)
    520-349-7056 Cell

      
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