Hairline crack in case

by Terry Klawitter in General Tech Discussion 9 years ago

Hi guys, I have a 2008 Searey with the 914 turbo with 390 hours on it. I was looking for the source of an oil leak and discovered it was coming from a crack in the case. Has anyone had this same problem with a low time engine and did rotax help at all. Also has anyone had success at welding the crack or is this even possible? Any suggestions appreciated, thanks.
Terry

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Re: Hairline crack in case

by Roger Lee » 9 years ago

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Terry,

Rotax may help, but you must file a CSIR and work through your regional service center.They may help with parts, but usually not labor.

Where is the crack? Some cracks are caused by over pitching a prop. You saw this more in the mid pre 2006 engines. I had heard of one guy welding the case, but that should not be done.

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

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Re: Hairline crack in case

by Terry Klawitter » 9 years ago

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Thank you Roger, I will follow up with that info.
Terry

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Re: Hairline crack in case

by Roger Lee » 9 years ago

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Hi Terry,

Where is your crack and how do you think you got it?

Is the crack about 2" long on top of the engine?

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

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Re: Hairline crack in case

by Terry Klawitter » 9 years ago

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Hi Roger, sorry I didn't get back sooner I was out of town. The crack is about 2" long and on the top of the engine. I haven't any idea what may have caused it, the engine has always run great. I've got a picture and will try attaching it.

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Re: Hairline crack in case

by Terry Klawitter » 9 years ago

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Hi Roger,......the crack is actually on the side near the top. I don't know if you will be able to see it, but it is at the end of the screwdriver.

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