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Can a Rotax 912 100hp handle these amps?

Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2015 12:59 am
by sport flyer45
Dynon skyview 10" display - 2.1 amps
Dynon skyview 7" display - 2.6 amps
Dynon GPS Antenna - 0.1 amps
Dynon ADAHRS - 0.15 amps
Dynon ADS-B - 0.2 amps
Dynon C25 Com Radio - 3.0 amps
Dynon intercom - 0.1 amps
Dynon Xpndr mode- S Class 1 - 0.4 amps
Dynon backup battery - 1.0 amps
Dynon engine monitoring module - 0.11 amps
Dynon A/P module - 0.05 amps
Dynon WI-FI adapter - 0.1 amps
USB charging jack - 2.1 amps if charging I- Pad
ELT- 406 - 0.2 amps
Dynon SV-42's servos (pitch & roll) - 4.0 amps
Whelen - microburst lll - strobes - 1.2 amps
Whelen - microburst lll - Nav lights - 0.25 amps
Ray Allen trim servo - 1.0 amps
Facet electric fuel pump - 1.4 amps
LED landing lights - 0.2 amps

TOTAL Amperage: 20.26 (Rotax internal alternator only)
Landing: 11.52 amps @ 3,000 RPM in the pattern
Take-Off: 13.11 amps full power
Cruise: 14.21 amps if flying with A/P on
I would like anybody's thoughts and opinions on this subject. I reviewed the power curve in the Rotax manual and based on the different power setting it could handle the amperage that I am looking for. Thanks and look forward to hearing from some experienced pilots out there. I am building a Breezer made in Germany and I am working on putting my panel together.

Re: Can a Rotax 912 100hp handle these amps?

Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2015 6:27 am
by drseti
For anything more than basic avionics, you really need to use an accessory generator on the Rotax 912ULS. There is an accessory housing on the back of the gearbox for this purpose, and Rotax sells a mounting kit with the appropriate shaft, gear, bearing, and seal. The 15 amp accessory generator used by most SLSA manufacturers does the trick, but remember that the extra electrical load will cost you 1/3 HP (15A x 14V / 746 W/HP).

Re: Can a Rotax 912 100hp handle these amps?

Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2015 8:56 am
by roger lee
"Can a Rotax 912 100hp handle these amps"
"TOTAL Amperage: 20.26 (Rotax internal alternator only)"

The short answer is no.

The internal amp output is advertised at 20 amps, but continuous is 16 amps and peak should be no more than 18. You do need aux gen. You also need to consider the reg/rec as trying to pull too much load will cause excessive heat.

Keep the amp load to 16 or less and you're okay.

When everyone wants more in their planes as it has been over the last 11 years with LSA that does come with a price eventually.

Re: Can a Rotax 912 100hp handle these amps?

Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2015 9:50 am
by drseti
We had an extensive discussion of this very topic two and a half years ago. Here's the thread:

http://sportpilottalk.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=3004

Re: Can a Rotax 912 100hp handle these amps?

Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2015 3:20 pm
by Wm.Ince
drseti wrote:We had an extensive discussion of this very topic two and a half years ago. Here's the thread:
http://sportpilottalk.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=3004
In my case, that brought up a blank web page.

Re: Can a Rotax 912 100hp handle these amps?

Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2015 3:30 pm
by SportPilot
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Re: Can a Rotax 912 100hp handle these amps?

Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2015 5:38 pm
by Wm.Ince
SportPilot wrote:Just click on it. It works.
Nope.
Still brings up a blank SportPilot Talk empty page.
Maybe it's because I have previously viewed the page in the past.

Re: Can a Rotax 912 100hp handle these amps?

Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2015 6:01 pm
by drseti
Make sure you're logged in to Sportpilottalk.com, and then try the link.