Rotax Engine Mount?

[garyb]

If anyone is still interested in a mount to fit up a 912 to a standard aerovee mount I have just finished a prototype and it is a good fit under the universal cowl . it does however place the prop hub forward of where the aerovee sits by 15 mm this being unavoidable .This mount replaces the original rotax ring mount and bolts directly to the standard shock rubbers on the aerovee mount thus eliminating the need to modify anything. Any interest let me know

Regards Bish sonex 1178
Cbishoff6@bigpond.com

Hi Bish
How does the 15mm effect the cowl fitting. I am thinking of shifting mine forward about that much because the Rotax is quite light.
Cheers Gary

I am scratch building the whole mount.

[bishoff7]

Hi Gary
Sorry to take so long to reply I haven't even had time to post any pics
the distance only matters to those who have already fitted up the aerovee otherwise makes not much difference at all

[bishoff7]

Hi guys
Took me a while to post these so please remember this was the prototype so a wee bit rough but still a nice fit
Regards Bish

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Rotax progress.

[gcm52]

Very nice! What size/type of tubing did you use? Did you move the Rotax forward at all due to it being lighter? Do you have weight and balance calculations for the Rotax position?

[garyb]

Very nice! What size/type of tubing did you use? Did you move the Rotax forward at all due to it being lighter? Do you have weight and balance calculations for the Rotax position?

Same tubing as the Sonex plans suggest, the hub is 1/4 inch further forward.

[bishoff7]

finished retrofit mount on bishes