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This SI revises SI-915 i-007 Initial Issue dated 7 July 2020
SERVICE INSTRUCTION
Introduction of a new turbocharger assy. with new ECU soft-
ware and exhaust requirements for ROTAX®Engine Type
915 i A (Series)
ATA System: 78-20-00 Turbocharger
1) Planning information
To obtain satisfactory results, procedures specified in this publication must be accomplished with
accepted methods in accordance with prevailing legal regulations.
BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG cannot accept any responsibility for the quality of work performed in
accomplishing the requirements of this publication.
1.1) Applicability
All versions of ROTAX® engine types:
NOTE: On engines with equal or higher S/N than those listed above, new style turbocharger,
exhaust bracket, muffler and latest version of ECU software have already been fitted
in serial production.
1.2) Concurrent ASB/SB/SI and SL
In addition to this Service Instruction the following Service Instructions must be observed and
complied with:
- SB-915 i A-004/SI-912 i -018 - “List of approved Engine Control Unit (ECU) software and hard-
ware configurations for ROTAX® Engine Type 912 i and 915 i (Series)”, current issue
- SI-915 i-002, “B.U.D.S. Aircraft Installation Instruction”, current issue
1.3) Reason
In the course of further development and standardization, a new turbocharger assy. has been
introduced.
1.4) Subject
Introduction of a new turbocharger assy. with new ECU software and exhaust requirements for
ROTAX® Engine Type 915 i A (Series).
1.5) Compliance
NONE - For Information Only.
1.6) Approval
The technical content of this document is approved under the authority of the DOA ref.
EASA.21J.048.
Engine type Serial number
915 iS A from S/N 9132575
915 iSc A from S/N 9127353
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1.7) Labor time
Estimated labor hours:
Engine installed in the aircraft - - - labor time will depend on airframe installation and therefore no
estimate is available from the engine manufacturer.
1.8) Mass data
Change of weight - - - insignificant.
Moment of inertia - - - unaffected.
1.9) Electrical load data
No change.
1.10) Software modifications
Yes. See section 1.2 and 2.6.
1.11) References
In addition to this technical information refer to current issue of
- Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Installation Manual (IM)
- Maintenance Manual Line (MML)
- Maintenance Manual Heavy (MMH)
NOTE: The status of the Manuals can be determined by checking the table of amendments.
The 1st column of this table shows the revision status. Compare this number to the one
listed on the ROTAX website:
www.flyrotax.com. Updates and current revisions can be downloaded for free.
1.12) Other Publications affected
None.
1.13) Interchangeability of parts
Old and new parts are NOT interchangeable as they have different fixation positions for the turbo-
charger assy.
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2) Material Information
2.1) Material
Price and availability will be provided on request by ROTAX®Authorized Distributors or their inde-
pendent Service Centers.
2.2) Company support information
None.
2.3) Material requirement per engine
2.4) Material requirement per spare part
None.
2.5) Rework of parts
None.
New part
number
Qty/
engine Description Old part
number
893108 1 Turbocharger 893105/893106
851299 1 Turbocharger bracket Metric 851296/851297
851283 1 Turbocharger bracket UNF 851296/851297
979495 1
Muffler assy. brushed
(new: 979478 being brushed + packaging
old: 979475 being brushed + packaging)
979479
626333 2 Washer -
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2.6) Special tooling/lubricants- /adhesives- /sealing compounds
Price and availability will be supplied on request by ROTAX®Authorized Distributors or their inde-
pendent Service Centers:
Description Qty/
engine
Part
number
B.U.D.S. set Level 3 - Maintenance
(for OEM/Distributor) 1 864023
B.U.D.S. Aircraft Software (3.0.0. or higher) 1 864361
Service wiring harness assy.
(Only required for the loading process, if the ECU has
been removed from aircraft / disconnected from har-
ness)
1 864280
Y-cable
(Only required if the aircraft has two separate D-Sub
DB 9 Maintenance ports. Specification according to
the latest Maintenance Manual Heavy of the respec-
tive engine type)
1-
Software configuration ECU 915 i A Series
(Program files to be loaded onto the relevant ECU) 1 864089
mWARNUNG
NOTICE
If using these special tools observe the manufacturers specifications.
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3) Accomplishment/Instructions
-ROTAX
®reserves the right to make any amendments to existing documents, which might
become necessary due to this standardization, at the time of next revision or issue.
NOTE: Before accomplishment, review the entire documentation to make sure you have a
complete understanding of the procedure and requirements.
Accomplish-
ment
All measures must be implemented and confirmed by at least one of the following persons or
organizations:
-ROTAX
®- Authorized Distributors or their independent Service Centers
- Persons with approved qualifications for the corresponding engine types. Only authorized per-
sons (iRMT, Level Heavy Maintenance) are entitled to carry out this work
NOTE: All work has to be performed in accordance with the relevant Maintenance Manual.
NOTE: Indicates supplementary information which may be needed to fully complete or under-
stand an instruction.
General All general inspection, maintenance and repair has to be carried out e.g. in accordance with rele-
vant Advisory Circular AC 43.13 from FAA.
Advisory
Circular
This Manual "Advisory Circular" AC describes maintenance methods, techniques and practice.
These are recognized and authorized for inspection and repairs in non-pressurized areas for
which there are no separate maintenance and repair instructions.
3.1) Spare Parts - related information
3.2) Installation - related information
mWARNUNG
mWARNING
Danger of severe burns and scalds!
Allow the engine and exhaust system to cool to ambient temperature
before starting work
All work has to be performed in accordance with the relevant Maintenance Manuals of
the respective engine type.
See current Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) for the respective engine type.
See current Installation Manual (IM) for the respective engine type.
mWARNUNG
NOTICE
Connection turbocharger bracket with engine suspension frame requires
a Metric or UNF fixed connection.
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Fig. 1
3.3) Operation - related information
3.4) Maintenance (Line) - related information
1 Connection turbocharger
bracket with engine
suspension frame
See current Operators Manual (OM) for the respective engine type.
See current Maintenance Manual Line (MML) for the respective engine type and its pe-
riodical maintenance information
Points of inspection
Interval
Operating hours Chapter
reference
100 h
Check the wastegate lever for free running
and correct position. x 12-20-00
Lubricate the wastegate lever. x 12-20-00
Inspection of the GENUINE ROTAX®ex-
haust system included in the standard de-
livery.
x 05-20-00
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3.5) Maintenance (Heavy) - related information
3.5.1) Turbocharger assy. - removal
Preparation:
-Drainoil
- Remove the air filter
- Remove turbocharger / intercooler connection
Fig. 2
Step Procedure
1 Disconnect the turbo pressure oil line and the suction oil line.
2Remove the cable clamp (Allen screw M5x20 and lock nut) for supporting the
suction line on the turbocharger bracket.
3 Remove hose from wastegate regulator.
Step Procedure
4 Remove M8 hex. nuts and washers from turbocharger flange.
5 Remove M8x30 screws to disconnect turbocharger from exhaust manifold assy.
1 Turbo pressure oil line
2 Suction oil line
3 Wastegate regulator
4 Hose (wastegate regulator)
5 Cable clamp
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Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Step Procedure
6 Slacken tension clamp but do not detach or remove it from the muffler bracket.
Step Procedure
7Remove the Allen screw M10x50 (attachment of the turbocharger bracket) together
with the lock washer and washer
8Loosen the engine suspension frame / muffler bracket bolt (not supplied with the en-
gine).
1 Turbocharger flange
2 Exhaust manifold assy.
3 Hex. nut M8
4 Washer
5 Screw M8x30
1 Muffler
2 Tension clamp
3 Muffler bracket
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Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Step Procedure
9Support the complete unit of muffler - turbocharger - bracket, remove the tension
clamp and take off the complete unit.
1 Turbocharger bracket
2 Allen screw M10x50
3 Lock washer
4 Washer
5 Distance sleeve
6 Connection turbocharger
bracket with engine
suspension frame
1 Turbocharger
2 Muffler
3 Turbocharger bracket
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3.5.2) Turbocharger bracket - removal
Preparation:
- Remove turbocharger assy.
Fig. 7
3.5.3) Muffler - removal
Preparation:
- Remove turbocharger assy.
Fig. 8
Step Procedure
1Remove 2 hex. screws M8x16 with washers B 8.4 (bigger outer diameter) from turbo-
charger.
2 Remove hex. screw M8x16 with washer 8.4 and remove bracket.
1 Hex. screws M8x16
2 Washers B 8.4
3 Washer 8.4
Step Procedure
1 Remove hex. nuts with washers from the turbocharger studs.
1 Hex. nuts M8
2 Washers 8.4
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