Rotax 2 stroke maintenance course - UPDATE

[Cacofonix]

Thanks a million for this post. I have also emailed but would like all to think about the following.
I have attended the first line maintenance course which one must have to do the heavy maintenance. It took 2 years before i could do it.
After the course I decoked the motor and overhauled the carburettors. I change a spark plug cap as the impedance was out of spec and knew how to test the magneto and coils. It really helped me to understand the motor and wiring. Maintaining my own motor has not only been satisfying but also gave me peace of mind.

We now have 500 hours and the spec is still way within the limit.

I have need to do the heavy maint. to get to the crank and its measurments on 600 hours.

It has been two years now trying to get on the heavy maint.

Think as i then quote "Comet has indicated that they will not be offering any more courses in the future if there's not enough interest this time round"

If you going for the first line maint. Go for the heavy straight after as i so would like to attend the heavy with you as we might never get the opportunity again. Yes there is a price to pay but in the long run when you fly you will trust your motor.

[Duck Rogers]

Think as i then quote "Comet has indicated that they will not be offering any more courses in the future if there's not enough interest this time round"

If you going for the first line maint. Go for the heavy straight after as i so would like to attend the heavy with you as we might never get the opportunity again. Yes there is a price to pay but in the long run when you fly you will trust your motor.

A very sensible post............
Where's all the guys that put their names down a few posts ago?
I trust you all are registering for the course

[Alpha]

I am in for sure!

[Vatso]

What does the heavy course cover?

Also sent a mail will do the light not sure about the heavy need to know what it covers

[John.com]

What does the heavy course cover?

Also sent a mail will do the light not sure about the heavy need to know what it covers

Heavy Maintenance Training
Rotax Engines Type 503/582
Duration: 2 Days - Start at 8:00 for 8:30 - Finish at 17:00
Cost: R2,500-00 per person
N.B. Attendance of an Operator & Line Maintenance Course during the last 24 months is required.
• Documentation
• Description of Engines
• Installation Requirements (Condensed – Previous experience required)
• Operational Requirements & Limits (Condensed – Previous experience required)
• Line Maintenance of the Various systems (Condensed – Previous experience required)
• Disassembly & Recording of Findings of Major Components and Engine
• Inspection & Measuring of Major Components and Engine
• Re-Assembly & Recording of Findings of Engine & Major Components

[John.com]

What does the heavy course cover?

Also sent a mail will do the light not sure about the heavy need to know what it covers

And FYI . . . .

Operator & Line Maintenance Training
for Rotax Engines Type 503/582
Start at 8:00 for 8:30 Finish at 17:00-18:00
R1500-00 Incl VAT per person per day
• Description of Engines
• Operational Limits
• Line Maintenance of the Various systems
• Troubleshooting
• Fuel & Oil

[John.com]

REPLY TO CONFIRM ATTENDANCE (e-mail to: angela@cass.co.za )
With the following information:
• Full Name:
• Company:
• VAT Reg. No:
• Telephone:
• Fax:
• Mobile:
• e-mail:

Payment required by the 26th of April 2012

[John.com]

The training dates for 503/582 are confirmed as:

Mon 4th June – Operator & Line Maintenance for Engine Types 503/582 (Cost: R1500-00)

Tue 5th to Wed 6th June – Heavy Maintenance for Engine Types 503/582 (Cost: R2500-00)

Venue is: Dakota Lodge, Rand Airport

[falconp1]

Hi John.

Apart from the obvious personal benefits of attending this course, what other benefits are there. Can they be used toward something else or are they stand alone courses. Duck you can add your two cents as well.

Freddie

[John.com]

Hi John.

Apart from the obvious personal benefits of attending this course, what other benefits are there. Can they be used toward something else or are they stand alone courses. Duck you can add your two cents as well.

Freddie

Hi Freddie,

Not sure, as this was the line from Comet . . . . "Successful completion of this course does not necessarily entitle the participant to carry out heavy maintenance and overhauls of aircraft engines. The persons who are entitled to perform such maintenance are determined by regulations issued by the SACAA"

Cheers,

John

[skybound®]

It has been two years now trying to get on the heavy maint.

Think as i then quote "Comet has indicated that they will not be offering any more courses in the future if there's not enough interest this time round"

Perhaps a consequence of the current regulations where legally you still cannot do your own maintenance unless you (i) bulit the aircraft OR ii) work under supervision of an AP.

[Cacofonix]

It has been two years now trying to get on the heavy maint.

Think as i then quote "Comet has indicated that they will not be offering any more courses in the future if there's not enough interest this time round"

Perhaps a consequence of the current regulations where legally you still cannot do your own maintenance unless you (i) bulit the aircraft OR ii) work under supervision of an AP.

i don't mind working under supervision and thankfully have AP's who are more than willing to help. I would like to be an AP so this is going to help.

[V]

Where's all the guys that put their names down a few posts ago?
I trust you all are registering for the course

Yip, I'm in for both courses, paid already. Who else's going to be there?

Cheers,

V.

[Vatso]

I will pay tomorrow want to do both as well

[Cacofonix]

I have paid and am in for the heavy maint.