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    Factunter/BurnieM I have no issue with your advice, for all ground based vehicles and indeed for all non Rotax 9 aircraft engines (of which I know nothing about maintenance). Indeed I pretty well practise what you are preaching BUT when it comes to Rotax 9 aircraft engines - the Rotax Maintenance Manuals are my bible and I would advise others to follow only Rotax advice.
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    The Peter Anson Jack - http://www.ansoneng.com/lightweight-screw-jack/ I had to fabricate an adapter for my Sonex wheel axle, for the jack "saddle" to lift against but otherwise have found this little jack to be "the ants pants"
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    It's amazing how conversations on this Forum can dive down unexpected, often entertaining/instructive "rabbit holes". This is not one of those beneficial digressions - there are certain people who have voiced opinions, completely unrelated to the maintenance of Rotax 9 engines regarding the installation of spark plugs. I warn Rotax maintainers against these opinions (anti size and unspecified lubricants) - they have no application in the installation of spark plugs in Rotax 9 engines. Rotax, MAINTENANCE MANUAL LINE, Chapter 12-20-00, Page 57 "...................... Apply heat conduction compound sparingly and do not apply to the first three threads. Apply small amount of heat conduction compound to spark plug thread and tighten spark plug to 16 Nm (142 in. lb) on the cold engine
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    Heat & electrical conductivity.
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    I can not make an informed comment, other than to say when it comes to Rotax product recommendations, I go by their advice, whenever possible. In this case (heat sink compound for spark plugs) Rotax advise Wacker P12 Paste - very difficult to find in Au. Rotax Owners Forum technician Roger Lee, has suggested MG Chemicals Heat Transfer Compound Silicon as an appropriate substitute, that he has used to good effect for 23 years. https://www.rotax-owner.com/en/912-914-technical-questions/9293-is-this-spark-plug-thermal-paste-ok?start=15
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    Peter Anson makes a beauty at a very reasonable price
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    I lust after (the look of) the straight tailed Cessna
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    Thanks for that JG3 Wait a minute --- JG 3 ---any relation to P3?????😈 Could this be a plot??? Who/ Me? Paranoid??????
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    As soon as the weather stabilises (will it happen like it used to?) I want to start touring in my new Sonex Legacy. Your experince goes some way to reassure me but, if caught with a flat on some isolated strip (wee stop or similar) I would still like to be able do a quick repair, so that I could make it to a more hospitable location, with possible help, shelter & additional equipment if required. I have always been suspicious of "mechanics in a bottle" but if this emergency tyre repair gets me to where I want to go, it will be well worth crippling cost😎
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    Without a doubt a Gentleman "I understood from your previous comment that you were happy ..." hmmmm! "happy"? would have liked to get more, from those who have already taken the risk (if indeed they have and this is not just second hand theorising)"..........enough to experiment with a tyre repair product on yourself," point of clarification; will not be applying to any part of my anatomy😎 "......am certainly still interested in other peoples experiences with managing 'away' punctures." me too. As indicated will be carrying a bottle/applicator of the Holts magic potion - the alternative - a pump/spare tube/tools/jack & patches, which I may also carry until such time that the mechanic in a bottle is a proven solution. As is pointed out earlier - I am fairly confident that, these products will allow for TO but what of the landing some time later? not so sure. 😈
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    Yeah! The good things about this product; Available in AU Highly recommended by Rotax Owner Forum technical expert One tube will likly last an owner maintainer, the whole life of the engine (very little used per plug & usually only one application/new plug every 200 hrs) Cheaper than Rotax recommended Wacker P12 Paste (if you can find it) Down side; Price May deteriorate with age ?? - Need to find a way to seal tube between uses.
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    Hi Freizeitpilot, Can't help myself - just have to prod the lion. "Thanks to all forum contributors to this topic." Whaaat ??? - I suspect all paid promoters of Motul (😜) All that is ground based ("mostly motorcycle" ) does not necessarily translate to being a satisfactory aircraft product. After application, these emergency tyre repair/get you home products, require a number of kilometres be driven - presumably to distribute the material around the inside of the tube/tyre and possibly to encourage/speed setting, by being heated. If used in a small (5.00 -5) aircraft tyre, the distance driven will likly be taxi & take-off - how many clicks/ will this be sufficient???. Take-off will be followed by the tyre stopping rotation and cooling rapidly. What might be the result???? Blob of goo settling to the bottom of the tyre ??? On landing, will the tyre be sufficiently inflated to keep the rim of the surface??? Will the goo cause a wildly out of balance wheel/ severe vibration??? All a tad speculative/experimental don't you think???😈
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    Sorry Folks! - CLC Tech claim that the price above is an old one, that they will not honour. Next best price seems to be Mektronic $65.15 (delivered AU) https://mektronics.com.au/products/mg-chemicals-heat-transfer-compound-silicone-150g
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    Forum conversation waning - need something to heat the blood. The Motul, emergency tyre repair range has been prominent in this conversation, without a shred of acumpening evidence to encourage a significant investment ($30) by the discerning (tight arse) purchaser.💨 The products attractive packaging (red & gold on a black background) is certainly eye catching, along with the mysterious a slightly milatristice name (P3) and the promotional videos, have the pong of a talented marketing team.😎 Underwhelmed by the astonishing number (0) of factual reviews for Motul, never-the less impressed by the potential of such a product, that might just get me & my aircraft from some desolate country strip, to a more favorable (help/workshop) airfield, I have decided to make the astonishingly costly investment, by purchasing the Holts equivalent product. I like the mid level pricing ($26) larger volume of effective product (400 ml - more bang for the buck?) attractive packaging and that I can pick it up (with a discount) from my local REPCO next time I am in there.😈
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    More information about "Fuel Filters Hengst H102 WK & H103 WK"
    Hengst H102 WK & H103 WK FUEL FILTERS I have a quantity of these terrific in-line gauze fuel filters. Fitted, as standard, to many European recreational aircraft. Compact : Spigots 8mm in/out : Height approximately 103 mm : Diameter approximately 36mm Light weight (9 grams) Clear casing, for good visual inspection. No nasty pleats to hide contamination. So tough can only be damaged by taking a hacksaw/hammer/flame to them. Peak pressure 217 psi No leaks from these little beauties Can be cleaned (carby cleaner & compressed air) but cheap enough at $15/each, to just put a fresh one in. Delivery at your cost
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    I agree, to a point; I carry quite a few spares, BUT some things have a shelf life and this needs to be considered, when purchasing and even more important, when fitting/installing, way way down the track. In general "rubber" items will deteriorate over time. High temperature and exposure to sunlight will speed the process. Sealing in an airtight container /wrapping and storing in a cool dark place, will slow the deterioration. I have known this, for long time, about tyres & tubes but only recently about hoses (the better brands have a date code). My advise, only purchase what you will use within 5 years and store appropriately. Tyres that have not been used within this time (especially inner tubes) should be view with suspicion - probably okay but be careful. Tubes that are still as flexible as when purchased (subjective ie hard to quantify) also possibly OK but again be careful.
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    Hi BrendAn - when I Google "Power Mate" -, I Dont get the regulator you have featured - web site address please.
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    Hi Nev - Just trying to get some experienced comment on a brand/product (Motel P3) being promoted (intentionally or unintentionally). Odd that so often the promoters go quiet, when a person asks for a bit more detail.😈
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    Ah! A brand name for a voltage regulator
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    Ooooh! seems like Savannah's are taking over😈
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    In the immortal words of the fish & chip lady "please explain" - what is a "Powermate" in this context ???
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    MOTUL Looking for informed recommendations?????? Motul tyre repair seems to come comes in pack size 300, 400 & 500 ml ($20-$30). Then there are the competitors eg IPON, Michelin, Holts, SCA, Valvoline - starting as low as $10. My aircraft has 5.00-5 tyres.
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    Never had a puncture but would speculate that: Correct inflation pressure, to minimise thin tyre walls bulging & getting close to or actually contacting the ground. 6 ply or more for aircraft that may encounter Caltrope As Nev said - "plenty of tread"
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    Rotax specifically warn against anti seize for spark plugs. Rotax recommended product is a heatsink paste, Wacker P12 Paste. Difficult to find in Au - hense my suggestion of MG Chemicals Heat Transfer Compound Silicon.
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