Description
ROTAX 915 IS TURBO 140 HP AIRCRAFT ENGINE
Based on the proven concept of the Rotax 912 / 914 engine series, the Rotax 915 iS engine offers more power, the best power-to-weight ratio in its class, full take-off power up to at least 15,000 feet (4,570 m) and a service ceiling of 23,000 feet (7,010 m).
Engine Specifications
- Power Output: 141 hp (105 kW) for take-off, 135 hp (101 kW) continuous.
- Design: 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, horizontally opposed, liquid and air-cooled.
- Weight: 84.6 kg (186.5 lb) dry.
- Altitude Performance: Maintains full take-off power up to 15,000 feet (4,570 m) with a service ceiling of 23,000 feet.
- Fuel System: Redundant electronic fuel injection with dual-channel ECU
Features:
* Target TBO (Time between overhauls) 2,000 hours
* Efficiency: 280 – 310 g/kWh BFSC at 5,500 rpm
* Service Ceiling of 23,000 feet
Includes:
* 4-cylinder
* 4-stroke liquid/air-cooled engine with opposed cylinders
* Dry sump forced lubrication with separate oil tank, automatic adjustment by hydraulic, valve tappet
* Redundant electronic fuel injection, ignition, ECU
* Engine management system
* Electric starter
* Propeller speed reduction gearbox
* Air intake system
* Turbocharger and intercooler
