Oil Dipstick Exchange Program for ROTAX 912 and 914 Series Engines.
  1. Subject
    This program covers the exchange of the oil dipstick for some 912/914 series engines. Oil dipstick part number 956 150 is to be removed from service and exchanged with the new style oil dipstick part number 956 151.

    It has been discovered that the characteristics of some oils result in a slower return of the oil from the crankcase to the tank, causing the oil tank level to fall below the minimum.To remedy this situation is it necessary to increase the volume of oil in the system by approximately 0.48 qt (0.45 litres).A new dipstick is therefore necessary to ensure an accurate assessment of the oil volume in the tank.

  2. Service Information
    All Rotax 912 & 914 (series) owners & operators should review Rotax Service Bulletin SB-912-040 / SB-914-026 / SB-912-040UL / SB-914-026UL “Introduction of a New Oil Dipstick for ROTAX® Engine Type 912 and 914 (series)”. This information is available via the Internet at http://www.rotax-owner.com. You may also contact your Service Center to obtain a copy.

  3. Affected Engines

    This exchange program affects the following engines:

     

    Engine Type

    Up to and Including Serial Number

    912 A

    4410606

    912F

    4412858

    912S

    4922971

    914F

    4420394

  4. Exchange Procedures
    Affected engine owners should contact their nearest authorized Service Center to obtain a new oil dipstick.  Authorized Kodiak Research Ltd. Service Centers will provide the new oil dipstick (Rotax PN 956 151) to affected engine owners free of charge. Engine owners are responsible for any applicable freight or delivery charges.To obtain a new oil dipstick at no charge, affected engine owners will be required to supply their engine serial number as well as their name, address, telephone number and e-mail address (if available).

  5. Compliance
    Affected engines must meet compliance at the next oil change of within the next 100 hours of operation, but not later than July 1st 2003.

  6. Program Duration
    New oil dipsticks will be available at no charge to affected engine owners until July 15th, 2003.