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Rotax 462

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Rotax 462
Type Piston aero-engine
National origin Austria
Manufacturer Rotax

The Rotax 462 is a 51 hp (38 kW), two-cylinder, two-stroke aircraft engine, derived from a snowmobile engine. It was built by Rotax of Austria for use in ultralight aircraft.[1]

Applications

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Specifications (462)

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Data from ROTAX Repair Manual for engine type 462 - 532 - 582 UL

General characteristics

  • Type: Two-cycle, two-cylinder rotary valve engine, oil-in-fuel

lubrication, liquid-cooled, with integrated water pump

Components

  • Valvetrain: Rotary valve
  • Oil system: oil-in-fuel lubrication
  • Cooling system: liquid
  • Reduction gear: 2.0 / 2.24 / 2.58 / 3.0

Performance

  • Power output: 38 kW (51 hp) at 6500 rpm (standard version), 28 kW (38 hp) at 5500 rpm (low performance version)
  • Compression ratio: theoretical: 11.5, effective: 6.7

See also

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Related lists

References

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Notes

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  1. ^ Taylor 1989, p. 681

Bibliography

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  • Taylor, John W.R., ed. (1989). Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1989-90. London, United Kingdom: Jane's Yearbooks. ISBN 0-7106-0896-9.
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https://www.rotax-owner.com/pdf/HISTORICAL_RepairManual(1994)462-532-582UL.pdf