Rotax 535 Explained
The
Rotax 535 is an
Austrian
aircraft engine, that was designed and produced by
Rotax of
Gunskirchen for use in
motor gliders.
[1] The first application for type certification to JAR 22, Appendix H, was made on 29 June 1982 and the first certification was granted on 27 April 1983.[1] It is out of production and is no longer offered for sale by Rotax.[2]
Design and development
The Rotax 535 is a twin cylinder two-stroke, in-line, 521.21NaN1 displacement, liquid-cooled, gasoline engine design, with a 3:1 belt reduction drive. It employs dual Bosch or Ducati magnetic high-voltage condenser ignition systems, one or two carburetors and produces a maximum of 600NaN0 at 7200 rpm. It runs on 96 octane automotive gasoline or 100LL avgas. Lubrication is 50:1 super two stroke oil premixed with the fuel.[1]
Variants
- 535A
Equipped with twin Tillotson HR or Mikuni BN 38 diaphragm carburetors and a Mikuni DF 44 diaphragm fuel pump. Produces 600NaN0 at 7200 rpm. First certified on 27 April 1983.[1]
- 535B
Equipped with twin Tillotson HR or Mikuni BN 38 diaphragm carburetors and a Mikuni DF 44 diaphragm fuel pump. Produces 550NaN0 at 7200 rpm. First certified on 27 April 1983.[1]
- 535C
Equipped with one Mikuni BN 38 diaphragm carburetor and a Mikuni DF 44 diaphragm fuel pump. Produces 600NaN0 at 7200 rpm. First certified on 12 June 1987.[1] Applications
External links
Notes and References
- [European Aviation Safety Agency]
- Web site: Rotax Aircraft Engines - Product Range. flyrotax.com. Rotax. 24 September 2015.
- Web site: The Glaser-Dirks DG500M. aopa.org. Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. 24 September 2015.
