SportStar RTC

December 11, 2024

The aircraft manufacturer allows the aircraft to be equipped with the Rotax 912 S engine.

December 9, 2024

Výrobce umožňuje vybavit letouny řady SportStar RTC brzdovou soustavou BERINGER S3240101S (RETROFIT).

December 9, 2024

Výrobce umožňuje vybavit letouny řady SportStar RTC brzdovou soustavou BERINGER S3240101S (RETROFIT).

November 28, 2024

Deformation defects were found on some of the inner pipes of the exhaust muffler as part of regular inspections.

November 28, 2024

November 15, 2024

Deformation defects were found on some of the inner pipes of the exhaust muffler as part of regular inspections.

November 15, 2024

November 5, 2024

Consolidated procedure for coolant check, adapted the procedure of use parking brake due to the installation of brake system with Beringer components, updated heating/ventilating system, added supplement No. 42 and 43 into List of Supplements.

November 5, 2024

Issue of Revision 6 of Airplane Maintenance Manual for SportStar RTC Issue 02, Doc. No. ERTC022-10-AS.

November 5, 2024

June 13, 2024

Performance of the activity according to Doc. no. OPRTC104.

January 22, 2024

Issue of Revision 5 of Airplane Maintenance Manual for SportStar RTC Issue 02, Doc. No. ERTC022-10-AS.

January 22, 2024

November 29, 2023

Required installation of the Rotax 912 S engine in SportStar RTC airplane, S/N 2016 1910.

October 10, 2023

The aircraft manufacturer introduced by design change installation of the Facet 478360 / Facet 476087E electric fuel pump in the fuel system. By installing this pump, it is possible to reduce the contingent oscillation of fuel pressure.

October 10, 2023

October 2, 2023

Issue of Revision 3 of Supplement No. 31 to the ERTC020-10-AS.

October 2, 2023

Addition of Supplement No. 39, 40, 41 into List of Supplements in Section 9 of the Pilot’s Operating Handbook doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS for SPORTSTAR RTC.

September 1, 2023

The ROTAX engine manufacturer has issued Service Bulletin SB-912-078UL ordering the replacement of the propeller shaft and its accessories.

September 1, 2023

August 7, 2023

Unification of the strength class of the fastening bolts in the joint of the engine and the engine mount hinges and the resulting minimization of the possibility that these bolts will be accidentally interchanged

August 7, 2023

July 18, 2023

Installation of DUC SWIRL-3-L propeller according to EASA Major Change Approval 10080106 instead of standard installed propeller Woodcomp Klassic 170/3/R.

June 9, 2023

When installing, replacing or repairing the brake caliper bodies, the brake caliper cuff may be fitted incorrectly, which may cause the brake system to malfunction.

June 9, 2023

May 19, 2023

Issue of Revision No. 1 of Supplement No. 37 of POH, doc. no. ERTC020-10-AS-037, which contains a clarification of the propeller blade pitch setting value

May 19, 2023

May 19, 2023

Issue of Revision 4 of Airplane Maintenance Manual for SportStar RTC Issue 02, Doc. No. ERTC022-10-AS.

May 19, 2023

April 24, 2023

When installing, replacing or repairing the brake caliper bodies, the brake caliper cuff may be fitted incorrectly, which may cause the brake system to malfunction.

April 24, 2023

March 16, 2023

The engine manufacturer (ROTAX) has issued Service Bulletin SB-912-076UL ordering the replacement of the fuel pump nipple fittings. The reason for the replacement is the fact that a certain number of fuel pump nipple fittings were installed using a lubricant instead of the prescribed thread sealant LOCTITE 577 Yellow.

March 16, 2023

March 16, 2023

Increasing the safety of the oil system of THE ROTAX 912 ULS2 / S2 series engines by installing the PYROJACKET PJA 14 protective sleeves on the oil system hoses.

March 16, 2023

April 28, 2022

March 17, 2022

It concerns SportStar RTC aircraft equipped with WOODCOMP KW31-033 propeller.

March 16, 2022

February 25, 2022

November 14, 2021

Issue of Revision 2 of Airplane Maintenance Manual for SportStar RTC.

July 14, 2021

Due to a deviation in the manufacturing process some tailpipe of muffler may have anomalies in the welded joint. In some cases, there is possibility that cracks may occur on a limited number of muffler tailpipe. Undetected cracks during Pre-flight Check may result in a loss of tailpipe.

June 30, 2021

In airplanes mentioned in this bulletin, heat damage of the lower engine cowling in the place of the reinforcement may occur as a result of proximity to the exhaust elbow of cylinder No. 1 and No.2. The revision of the bulletin changes the type of fire-protection paint.

May 27, 2021

Manufacturers of the SkyView (Dynon) and G3X (Garmin) systems have issued service bulletins (Dynon Service Bulletin 050620E, Garmin 2069 Rev. A), whereby prescribe the inspection of Kavlico P/N P4055-15G-E4A, P4055-50G-E4A nebo P4055-150G-E4A fluid pressure sensors.

May 17, 2021

The aircraft manufacturer introduced by a design change - installation of the TOST PVZ parking brake valve in the brake system. The installation solves problem with the manufacturer of the GoldFren parking valve.

May 17, 2021

The aircraft manufacturer introduced a design change - installation of the VDO A2C59510165 fuel level sensor in the fuel system. By installing this sensor, it is possible to reduce the unstable values during measuring the fuel level.

May 17, 2021

The aircraft manufacturer introduced by design change installation of the Facet 478360 electric fuel pump in the fuel system. By installing this pump, it is possible to reduce the contingent oscillation of fuel pressure.

May 11, 2021

The aircraft manufacturer introduced by an option design change installation of the TC1-9073-06-01 pulsation damper in the fuel system. By installing the pulsation damper, it is possible to reduce the contingent oscillation of fuel pressure below the lower limit (for more than 5 sec.).

April 7, 2021

The aircraft manufacturer introduced by an option design change installation of the TC1-9073-06-01 pulsation damper in the fuel system. By installing the pulsation damper, it is possible to reduce the contingent oscillation of fuel pressure below the lower limit (for more than 5 sec.).

May 6, 2020

The aircraft manufacturer introduced by an option design change installation of the TC1-9073-06-01 pulsation damper in the fuel system.

March 2, 2020

Addition of Supplements No. 34, 35, 36 into List of Supplements in Section 9 of the Pilot’s Operating Handbook doc. No. ERTC020-10-AS for SPORTSTAR RTC.

April 18, 2019

Issue of Illustrated Parts Catalogue on SportStar RTC airplane, Doc. No. SPORTSTAR-0396G-02712-00, Issue No: 002.00.

April 18, 2019

The engine manufacturer issued SB-912-063R1 and SB-912- 063ULR2 service bulletins regarding the replacement of fuel pumps. After replacement of the original fuel pumps p/n 892542 and 892546 for the pump p/n 893110, this fuel pump can be contacted with the engine cowlings

April 18, 2019

April 18, 2019

Issue of Illustrated Parts Catalogue on SportStar RTC airplane, Doc. No. SPORTSTAR-0396G-02712-00, Issue No: 002.00

April 18, 2019

March 29, 2019

Inspection of passage of cables of the external power source through the fire wall. In case of insufficient inspection of cables of the external power source in the area of passage through the fire wall, the bushing may be damaged, and the cable may contact the fire wall

March 29, 2019

January 22, 2019

Based on operational experience, the airplane manufacturer has decided to refresh general procedures during taxiing, takeoff and landing with crosswind.

January 22, 2019

July 12, 2018

Variant of the throttle control instead of the original throttle control No. E6 04-06 01.

July 12, 2018

June 13, 2018

In countries whose operating regulations do not require the installation of a fire extinguisher, it can be removed from the airplane.

June 13, 2018

February 12, 2018

The engine manufacturer orderes by the bulletins SB-912-070 R1 and SB-912-070UL, inspection and / or replacement of the valve push rod assy., and rocker arm. Due to deviations in the manufacturing of the valve push rod assy., partial wear on the rocker arm ball socket may occur. This wear might lead to a rocker arm cracking / fracture which consequence may lead to a malfunction of the valve train. Possible effect are rough engine running or an unusual engine operating behaviour.

February 12, 2018

December 14, 2017

Exhaustion of the technical life of hoses made of SEMPERIT installed on SPORTSTAR RTC airplanes.

December 14, 2017

November 24, 2017

Inspection of connection of arms of the torque arms on the nose landing gear.

November 24, 2017

August 15, 2017

Carry out the tasks defined by the Work Card of the Order No. 648077.

August 15, 2017

July 28, 2017

Clarification of engine idle RPM, added information on throttle lever operation, added information to section 7 and added supplements No. 25 and 26 into List of Supplements in Section 9.

July 28, 2017

July 12, 2017

Specification of the procedure for replacement of the main landing gear leg.

July 12, 2017

May 25, 2017

The actions defined in the document No. ERTC 027.17-D are carried out.

May 25, 2017

May 5, 2017

The actions defined in the document No. ERTC 029.17-D are carried out.

May 5, 2017

January 27, 2017

When the Dynon SkyView system and the radio station are switched on, the symbol RX on the radio station display may flash or stay lit even if the radio station does not receive transmission of other radio stations.The characteristic sound of open SQUELCH, or other disturbing noises (tones) are heard in the headphones.It is not possible to correct this interference by reducing the sensitivity of the radio station to the minimum level.The interference is caused by the SV-250-GPS antennas.

January 27, 2017

January 3, 2017

The actions defined in the document No. ERTC 033.17-D are carried out.

January 3, 2017

November 24, 2016

Install of the Winterization Kit in accordance with document No. ERTC022-10-AS-003 Supplement No. 3. Installation of the Winterization Kit. Insert document No. ERTC022-10-AS-003 in the Maintenance Manual (AMM). Record implementation of this bulletin in Airplane Log Book.

November 24, 2016

November 8, 2016

Low oil temperature during winter operation. Operating oil temperature is reached sooner when thermostat is installed. Revision specifies only the working procedure. It does not affect the installation

November 8, 2016

November 1, 2016

The actions defined in the document No. ERTC 021.16-D are carried out.

November 1, 2016

September 7, 2016

Easier and more comfortable pedal adjustment.

September 7, 2016

September 4, 2016

The actions defined in the document No. ERTC 023.16-D are carried out.

July 26, 2016

The engine manufacturer orders by the above mentioned bulletins to exchange of carburetors floats on engines. All engines which have been equipped with floats and/or carburetors during engine repair, maintenance or general overhaul, as well.

July 26, 2016

June 2, 2016

It is needed to repair the airplane. The full extent of the damage and the repair of the airplane are specified in document No. ERTC 019.16-D.

June 2, 2016

April 9, 2016

April 6, 2016

Insertion of information on installation of the new adjustable foot pedals. Added limitation of electrical system and supplements No. 22 and 23 into List of Supplements in Section 9, minor corrections.

April 6, 2016

February 29, 2016

The engine manufacturer orders by the above mentioned bulletins to measure temperature of coolant instead of cylinder head temperature with the engines with the design change of cylinder heads. In accordance with the revision of Service Instruction SI-912-016 R8 it is not allowed to use waterless coolant for these engines.