AirShow Seminar:
2,000-Hour TBO for 912 Series • New Oil Info • Up-to-Date Fuel Advice
Presented by Leading American Rotax Expert, Phil Lockwood
Sebring, FLORIDA / March 31, 2010 — Rotax, the dominant powerplant supplier for Light-Sport Aircraft, announced major new developments as 2010 began. Coming to Sun ‘n Fun to explain everything is Phil Lockwood, one of the most knowledgeable — and best known — speakers about all things Rotax. Phil will again give his signature presentation at Sun ‘n Fun, on Sunday, April 18th at 10 AM in the FAA building.
“I’ll be talking about the latest improvements made to the 2010 Rotax 912 and the new 2,000 hour TBO. In addition, Rotax has now approved the 115-hp Rotax 914 Turbo for 2,000-hour overhaul,” said Phil. The overhaul period now matches common life cycles for more familiar Continental or Lycoming powerplants. Some say this greatly levels the field among leading engine suppliers.
Phil’s standing-room-only seminars are available in many airshows and he will next present at the FAA Production Studios’ on the Sun ‘n Fun campus on Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 10:00-11:00 a.m.
“So many improvements have been offered regarding the Rotax 9-series engines that pilots and mechanics alike will want to come and increase their knowledge base,” explained Lockwood, president of Lockwood Aviation Supply, the number one Rotax service center in North America. All Rotax owners or operators may benefit by attending.
Rotax advises the 2,000-hour TBO applies to all new engines but can be made retroactive to many older engines. In his seminar, Phil explains the changes and informs attendees how they can participate in this ground-breaking change.
Lockwood enterprises have also been deeply involved with testing new oils to work with longer-lived engines and different fuel sources. Offering a first-hand view of the testing and results from these new products, Phil walks his audience through the possibilities. In addition, with concerns about the long-term supply of 100LL avgas, Phil discusses ethanol additives and using premium auto fuel in Rotax engines.
Using his signature presentation, a computer slide show with dozens of detailed photos, Phil delivers his talk on Rotax engine operation, care, and maintenance. Exit interviews from his talks have show those who attend feel they get a great deal of expert information.
In his talk, Phil will answer such questions as:
- How does the new 2,000-hour TBO affect me and what do I have to do to gain this advantage?
- How will the use of auto fuel containing alcohol affect the 912?
- What kind of maintenance is the owner of a SLSA legally allowed to perform?
- What qualifications & training are required to legally perform non-owner maintenance on SLSA?
- What new oils are advised for use with the Rotax 912?
After hearing Lockwood’s presentation, A&P mechanics that wish to gain further engine training can contact Aero Technical Institute (ATI) (www.aerotechnicalinstitute.com) regarding classes to increase their ability to service Rotax engines. A set of sixteen-hour courses is offered by ATI at the Sebring Airport facilities of Lockwood Aviation. Contact ATI at 863-655-7373 for more information on the upcoming A&P courses.
The 9-series engines from Rotax power an overwhelming majority of Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) (www.rotax-aircraft-engines.com). Since 1973 Rotax has delivered more than 125,000 aircraft engines — including more than 30,000 9-series engines — and the company can produce more than 200,000 powerplants annually. Over its history, Rotax has delivered more than 3 million engines of all types.
Lockwood Aviation is the country’s largest and busiest service organization for Rotax engines. Part of a family of aviation companies, Lockwood Aviation has long expertise in dealing with the engine series that powers more light sport aircraft than any other. To learn more about Lockwood aviation companies, visit their headquarters at the Sebring, Florida airport; call 863-655-5100; or send e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
