high fuel pressure question

[Warmi]

You may also hit the Rotax Owner forum and ask it there ..

https://www.rotax-owner.com/en/912-914- ... l-pressure

[designrs]

Florida is one of the states where it is actually easier to find a good LSRM.

I’ll tell you who would be very likely to be able to solve your problem.

Lockwood Aviation
Sebring, FL

... they are Rotax and LSA specialists who have seen it all.

They are not cheep but they are good.
I’d try to get your manufacturer to pay them, especially if they can’t fix your issue.

Rotax and LSA are not new! They have been around for many years... especially in Florida. If anyone is telling you that, you are talking to the wrong people.

[designrs]

Look, I’m not saying that your A&P is not good. He might be very good, but the problem is if he is not very experienced with Rotax and LSA. Both are specialties which require unique experience and often a different set of tools.

Many people on this forum have seen LSAs nickered up by well intentioned A&Ps who do not have Rotax and LSA experience. So many things are unique on these planes... systems, fluids, torque procedures, etc. They are very reliable planes but they get nickered up very easily if incorrect care and maintenance.

Legally an A&P can do anything with your plane and sign it off. However if they don’t have Rotax or LSA experience they could do you harm... unless you yourself become experienced and work with your A&P (at least for the “simple stuff”).

Lockwood is only about 1.5 hours from you driving. It’s probably only a 45 minute flight. I’d be working with them.

BTW: Lockwood also teaches Rotax and LSA maintenance classes. The more you know about your airplane the better!

[designrs]

Here’s another mechanic reference for you. I don’t know him personally but this was just posted in another forum:

“Guys, I just my annual done by Shayne Morris at Avon Park (KAVO) in Florida. It’s ten minute north of Sebring.
Shayne is very good with Light Sports in general, and Bristells in particular. He does the A&P stuff for the Sebring Flight Academy which uses Bristells to teach...

...If you are in Florida, and coming up on an Annual, connect with him. His cell is 863-214-4754 and his email is [email protected]. Like most A&Ps, he’s normally booked up a month or more in advance.
PS. If you go to Avon, it’s under a MOA and near a restricted area. Keep that G3X going!”

[ShawnM]

I typed a response last night from my tablet that must have not posted.

I take your slam on A&P's as a personal insult. I am an A&P since 1983, who has been working on SLSA aircraft since 2007. I feel as an A&P that I am fairly knowledgeable when it comes to light sport aircraft, and do a good job working on them. I think most of my customers feel the same way, at least I hope so. It doesn't really matter what letters you have behind your name, there are good an bad of all. The worst I've seen over the years did come from a A&P, and it was beyond negligent. But from what I've heard it was not because it was a SLSA, some people just don't do good work. That being said I have also seen some pretty poor work from LSRM too. The second worst SLSA that I've seen was worked on not by a A&P or a LSRM, but rather a Repair station specializing on ultralights. It involved kinked oil lines and the substitution of the incorrect sized fuel lines during a rubber replacement. They also left a forum member with a major fuel leak because of the same type of issues.

Tom, I apologize to you and my comment was not directed towards you at all. I know you are one of the A&P's WITHRotax and LSA training. Why else would you be a member on this forum? You are a rare breed. If you have read any of my other comments on my feelings towards A&P's on this forum or the SportCruiser forum I usually state my exceptions for those like yourself. When the SportCruiser dealer was here in Florida they also hired an A&P who was Rotax trained and also a LSRM. He also knew what he was doing and was a great mechanic. I don't hide my feelings about it or sugar coat it when it comes to A&P's. I've only been in LSA, I've never owned a certified plane and have no plans to own one. I'm a sport pilot only for a reason. I can't tell you how many times I've heard from other LSA owners state that A&P's either wont even work on their LSA, badmouth LSA's or when they decide to work on one they have limited to no LSA or Rotax experience. Are they good mechanics, I'm sure they are but not when it comes to LSA. I'm sorry but a LSA is a different breed of airplane in my opinion and it takes a different skill set with the Rotax engine and to know the rules of what can and cant be done on a LSA. I've seen logbooks where owners use A&P mechanics and I can't even begin to tell you what a mess that was. There are standards for LSA and if you are going to work on one at least please have a clue.

That said there are LSRM's out there who also may not be the best and brightest. I'm not saying they all are knowledgeable and experienced but at least they have the LSA training required. Are all LSRM's great mechanics, of course not.

Again, I do apologize if I offended you with my comment but you were not my target at all.

[ShawnM]

Here’s another mechanic reference for you. I don’t know him personally but this was just posted in another forum:

“Guys, I just my annual done by Shayne Morris at Avon Park (KAVO) in Florida. It’s ten minute north of Sebring.
Shayne is very good with Light Sports in general, and Bristells in particular. He does the A&P stuff for the Sebring Flight Academy which uses Bristells to teach...

...If you are in Florida, and coming up on an Annual, connect with him. His cell is 863-214-4754 and his email is [email protected]. Like most A&Ps, he’s normally booked up a month or more in advance.
PS. If you go to Avon, it’s under a MOA and near a restricted area. Keep that G3X going!”

I personally can vouch for Shayne. He has worked on my SportCruiser a few times in the past. Very knowledgable and thorough and a super nice guy. He did my gearbox overhaul several years ago, swapped out my ignition modules once and re-pitched and balanced my prop once. I would recommend him any day of the week and twice on Sundays.

[designrs]

I personally can vouch for Shayne. He has worked on my SportCruiser a few times in the past. Very knowledgable and thorough and a super nice guy. He did my gearbox overhaul several years ago, swapped out my ignition modules once and re-pitched and balanced my prop once. I would recommend him any day of the week and twice on Sundays.

Good to know. If Shawn recommends him, he must be good!

[banker]

Thank very much gents. I appreciate the reference.