Taken from the UK LAA web sitewith a weak UK pound there is a strong possibility these engines have been exportedtwo Rotax 912 series aircraft engines were stolen from a locked hangar on a private strip at Brookfield Farm, Huntingdon, Cambs. On Monday night (14th March).CTLS G-CGEC had its Rotax 912ULS fitted with a soft start system and slipper clutch – Serial Number 5651089, removed complete with its engine mount and Neuform three-blade propeller. More stolen Rotax enginesFrom the LAA forumSad to report, three more Rotax engines stolen, along with tools, headsets etc. This time from Holmbeck Farm airfield, Wing, Buckinghamshire.The thefts follow a similar scenario as those reported in Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire earlier this year.
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In this case three aircraft were targeted, two gyroplanes and a Skyranger. All three had relatively low-hours engines, which were removed, but the pusher propellers from the gyros were left behind.
It is noteworthy too, that two other aircraft on the strip with high hours 912 engines were left untouched. As with the previous thefts, it was clearly a planned raid, with the thieves accessing the airfield across country and removing the engines with care.ALL MEMBERS, please be on the lookout for ‘too good to be true’ bargain offerings, and please also exercise due vigilance if you fly from a private strip, perhaps reinforcing any security. We’re liaising with the local Police to share our knowledge of the earlier incidents. If you have any information which can help apprehend these villains, please contact LAA HQ.Latest information from Holmbeck Farm. These are the details and serial numbers of the stolen engines:Rotax 912 100 hp serial number 6-776-335Rotax 914 Turbo serial number 7-682-547Rotax 912 UL 80 80-HP serial number 4400622Its clear that these engines have been removed by people with good aircraft engine knowledge, they knew how to find the engine hours, and were aware of the difference between props.These scumbags need catching, An aircraft is a very personal thing, and the owners must be very distressed at their loss. There is a good chance the engines will be shipped onto the continent, but of course could be sent anywhere.If you come across one of these engines being offered, please contact LAA HQ, Thames Valley Police on 0044 (0)1865 841148 or Crimestoppers, 0044 (0)800 555111Ivan.
HIN and the EIN.You have two numbers for your boats identity.The HIN (hull identification number) is located on the lower right hand side of your jet pump.The EIN (engine identification number) is located on the engine. Open the engine cover and looking from the top, you should see it stamped on the back of the casing, just over the PTO flywheel on the right, or it will be all the way forward, looking from the top, stamped on the casing next to the magneto.Good luck.let me know if you need more help.:cheers.
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