Trike Maintenance and Resources
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503 rotax pukes- Engine Out over 2 years ago now
Pistons seized (even 503s die some-time!) the ground was frozen ( 20deg ), and bumpy! my 12 meter wing didn't like slowing down. this happened on 1st january 2011, hell of a way to start the new year! it gets worse! in april my wallet and id was stolen! in july i had my shoulder re-manufactured...Tags: 503, Engine Out, Engine Out landing
Pilots need to understand why piston engines fail
If you guys haven't read this guy's stuff, you're missing out on great engine info. Blogger Mike Busch writes piston engines should be overhauled only when needed, but in order to do that, pilots need to understand how they fail. Some components, like pistons, cylinders or va...Tags: engine, maintenance, rotax, 912, 582, 503, Hirth, engine out, engine failure
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