Just curious. As my 12 comes upon its 5 year mark I have to consider how to deal with the Rotax recommendation to change all hoses. Obviously, this time frame has proven to be a point of failure in more than one case or Rotax would not suggest it. I'm sure there are hoses that last longer and those that do not.
All that said, has anyone changed all of theirs yet...or plan to soon? My understanding is that the recommendation includes carburetor rubber elements, fuel lines and coolant lines. I replaced the carburetor elements just recently because they did in fact fail...so it does happen. I have not replaced any others as of yet. My 12 is five years old this month with 600 plus hours.
Would be interested in what the factory did since they have 5 year old aircraft as well. Both the red one and the blue one on the east coast would quality. Did Van's change all of the hoses?
Not sure anyone wants to blow a radiator hose (or fuel hose) in flight. As I said, just curious. Thanks.
All that said, has anyone changed all of theirs yet...or plan to soon? My understanding is that the recommendation includes carburetor rubber elements, fuel lines and coolant lines. I replaced the carburetor elements just recently because they did in fact fail...so it does happen. I have not replaced any others as of yet. My 12 is five years old this month with 600 plus hours.
Would be interested in what the factory did since they have 5 year old aircraft as well. Both the red one and the blue one on the east coast would quality. Did Van's change all of the hoses?
Not sure anyone wants to blow a radiator hose (or fuel hose) in flight. As I said, just curious. Thanks.