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 BRP
the company
overview At BRP, we believe that passion and innovation moves
the powersports world. We are a world leader in the
design, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of
Name motorized recreational vehicles and power sports engines.
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP)
Built on a 70-year tradition of excellence and head-
Headquaters quartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Québec,
Valcourt, Québec (Canada) BRP owns manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United
States, Mexico, Finland and Austria and has a total
Employees workforce of about 6.000 passionate people.
6.000 worldwide
BRP products are distributed in more than 100 countries
Manufacturing sites by over 5.000 dealers and distributors.
Austria, Canada, USA, Mexico, Finland
Our internationally recognized product lines include:
Ownership - Ski-Doo and Lynx (snowmobiles)
50 % Bain Capital, 35 % Bombardier Family, - Sea-Doo (watercraft boats)
15 % Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec - Evinrude and Johnson (outboard engines)
- Can-Am (ATVs/quads, Side-by-side vehicles
and roadsters)
- Rotax (engines)
 BRP-powertrain
the division
Decades of experience, a top workforce and leading
research: engines manufactured by BRP-Powertrain
are the driving force – within the corporate group and
for Austria as a business location.

BRP-Powertrain sets the pace in its industry.

High-performance engines power the world of motor
sports. Refining the optimum every day for more fun
and fewer emissions.

Engines produced by BRP-Powertrain set global

benchmarks in the industry: maximum performance
with a light weight and high fuel efficiencies, low noise
and reduced emissions, longevity and reliability are
what characterize the engines.
overview
BRP-Powertrain manufactures engines for Ski-Doo
Name and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft and boats,
BRP-Powertrain Can-Am ATVs, Side-by-side vehicles and roadsters,
karts, aircraft and motorcycles.
Division Headquarters
Gunskirchen, Austria Out of this extensive know-how arises top quality
products: maintaining fixed value, maturity and being
continually at the forefront of technology – offering a
Employees
leading power to weight ratio.
1.700 worldwide

In the past 50 years more than 350 engine models

Manufacturing sites have been developed and more than 7 million engines
Austria, USA, Mexico
have been manufactured.

Ownership
100 % Subsidiary of BRP

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timeline Rotax 462 UL

1920 Formation of the ”Rotax-Werk AG“

in Dresden, Germany

1943 Relocation to Wels, Austria

1970 Bombardier acquires Rotax

1975 Certification of the first Rotax

Rotax 447 UL
Aircraft Engine

1977 Large orders of snowmobile spare

engines Rotax 185, 248, 284, 294 –
also used in microlite aircraft

1978 Ultralight engines 501, 505 developed

(based on snowmobile engine 503)

1984 Start of development of Rotax 912

Rotax 912 ULS

1989 Type certificate for Rotax 912 A

1994 Type certificate for Rotax 912 F

1996 Type certificate for Rotax 914 F

1998 Type certificate for Rotax 912 S

2003 Bombardier sells its recreational

products divison. A new company is Rotax 912 iS
born under the name: BRP
(Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.)

2003 Design Organisation Approval by EASA

2005 912/914 Series compliant to Light

Sport Aircraft Norm ASTM

2005 Production Organisation Approval by EASA

2006 582 engine compliant to Light Sport rotax aircraft engines

Aircraft Norm ASTM

2009 912 Series‘ TBO (Time Between history

Overhauls) increased from 1.500 hrs
to 2.000 hrs The success story of Rotax aircraft engines, started in
1973 as the company‘s products began to revolutionise
2010 914 Series‘ TBO increased from the ultralight market.
1.200 hrs to 2.000 hrs
Since then, Rotax has established itself through ground
2011 40.000 912/914 engines produced breaking innovations, consistent development and the
highest standards of quality, as one of the world leading
2012 Introduction of the Rotax 912 iS aircraft engines manufacturer.
rotax aircraft engines
the product / the brand
Rotax aircraft engines offer outstanding performance, All Rotax aircraft engines are approved for use with
continued reliability and reduced emissions. Ethanol 10 fuel, MOGAS and AVGAS. Considering
the approved usage of MOGAS and the low fuel
More than 170.000 units of Rotax aircraft engines have consumption the fuel costs of a Rotax 912 ULS engine
been sold in total. Since 1989 BRP-Powertrain already are up to 50 % lower than for a comparable 100 hp
manufactured more than 40.000 units of the 912/914 air-cooled piston engine.1)
engines family.
With low operating costs, leading class power to weight
In 2012, the evolution of the Rotax 912 series of engines ratio, well known reliability, it is no surprise that Rotax
continued with the Rotax 912 iS ‒ a powerful, economical aircraft engines are the first choice of more than 220
and even more efficient engine. The 912 iS enhances the aircraft manufacturers worldwide.
flying and ownership experience while maintaining the
same level of reliability as the well known 912 family. Rotax ‒ an engine brand you can rely on.
rotax aircraft engines
worldwide service &
distribution network
The sales and service of Rotax aircraft engines is Furthermore a globally standardized training program,
provided by authorized distributors and their network. called ”iRMT“ (independent Rotax Maintenance
In total Rotax aircraft engines, parts and relevant services Technician), was introduced in order to provide the
are available at more than 200 points of sale through a network with qualified technical training.
worldwide distribution network, guaranteeing service,
warranty and parts availability for at least 10 years. All manuals, catalogues and other useful documentation
are downloadable free of charge at www.flyrotax.com

Our training pyramid builds on 5 main levels of the iRMT Training:

5. Overhaul course

4. Heavy maintenance course

3. maintenance course

2. Service course

1. Familiarization course
Rotax Aircraft Engines
912 iS/iSc | 100 hp engine Facts
- 4-cylinder Developed and designed on the basis of the concept
- 4-stroke liquid-/air-cooled engine with opposed of the 912 S/ULS the new Rotax 912 iS engine offers
cylinders all well known advantages of the Rotax 4-stroke
- Dry sump forced lubrication with separate oil engine series. The new Rotax 912 iS is a serious
tank, automatic adjustment by hydraulic valve improvement in the field of modern aviation engines by
tappet a reduction in fuel consumption as well as emissions.
- Redundant electronic fuel injection
- Engine management system These characteristics combined with even easier
- Electric starter operation and state of the art engine management
- Propeller speed reduction gearbox systems make the engine ideal for all kinds of modern
- Air intake system and innovative light airplanes. The Rotax 912 iS
engine offers a TBO of 2.000 hrs.

engine Data 912 iS1/ iSc 2

Weight kg lb
Engine with propeller speed reduction unit
63.6 140.2
i = 2.43 with overload clutch

Exhaust system 4.3 9.5

Air guide hood 0.4 0.8

External alternator 3.0 6.6

Fuel pumps assy. 1.6 3.5

Engine mount 2.0 4.4

Picture: 912 iS with options

performance
73.5 kW 100 hp 5800 1/min.

torque
121 Nm 89 ft. lb. 5800 1/min.

max rpm* 5800 1/min.

* Limited for max. 5 min.

bore stroke
84.0 mm 3.31 in 61.0 mm 2.4 in

displacement fuel
min. MON 85 RON 95*
1352 cm3 82.6 cu in
min. AKI 91*

* leaded, unleaded, AVGAS 100LL or E10

1) iS = non-certified
2) iSc = certified acc. to CS-E
available after receipt of type certificate
 Rotax Aircraft Engines
912 ULS/S | 100 hp engine Facts
- 4-cylinder In comparison to the 80 hp version of the Rotax 912
- 4-stroke liquid-/air-cooled engine with opposed series the 100 hp product line offers more power while
cylinders keeping the same weight. This engine series offers
- Dry sump forced lubrication with separate oil a time between overhauls of 2.000 hrs and the best
tank, automatic adjustment by hydraulic valve power to weight ratio in its class ‒ no surprise that this
tappet engine is the best selling 4-stroke aircraft engine.
- 2 carburetors This series is available as non-certified (Rotax 912
- Mechanical fuel pump ULS) and certified engine (Rotax 912 S) according
- Dual-electronic ignition to FAR33.
- Electric starter
- Propeller speed reduction gearbox
- Air intake system
engine Data 912 ULS1/ S 2
Weight kg lb
Engine with propeller speed
56.6 124.5
reduction unit i = 2,43

Exhaust system 4.0 8.8

Overload clutch 1.7 3.7

External alternator 3.0 6.6

Engine mount 2.0 4.4

Air guide hood 0.4 0.8

performance
73.5 kW 100 hp 5800 1/min.

torque
Picture: 912 ULS ‒ DCDI with options
128 Nm 94 ft. lb. 5100 1/min.

max rpm* 5800 1/min.

* Limited for max. 5 min.

ENGINE PERFORMANCE
75 100
bore stroke
70
90 84.0 mm 3.31 in 61.0 mm 2.4 in
65 A
Engine performance [kW]

Engine performance [hp]

displacement fuel
60 80
min. MON 85 RON 95*
1352 cm3 82.6 cu in
max. 5800__

55
min. AKI 91*
70
50
* leaded, unleaded, AVGAS 100LL or E10
45 60
1) ULS = non-certified
40 2) S = certified acc. to FAR 33
50
35

30 40
3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000

Engine speed [rpm]

 Rotax Aircraft Engines
912 UL/A/F | 80 hp engine Facts
- 4-cylinder This series was BRP‘s first Rotax engine dedicated
- 4-stroke liquid-/air-cooled engine with for aircraft application only. The Rotax 912 series
opposed cylinders is well regarded for its reliability and efficiency
- Dry sump forced lubrication with and is primarily targeted as the entry level motor
separate oil tank, automatic in the light aviation industry. The 80 hp version
adjustment by hydraulic valve tappet of the Rotax 912 series offers a time between
- 2 carburetors overhauls of 2.000 hours and is available as
- Mechanical fuel pump non-certified (Rotax 912 UL) as well as certified
- Dual electronic ignition version according to FAR 33 (Rotax 912 F) and
- Electric starter JAR 22 (Rotax 912 A).
- Propeller speed reduction gearbox

engine Data 912 UL1/ F 2/ A 3

Weight kg lb
Engine with propeller speed
55.4 122.0
reduction unit i = 2.27

Exhaust system 4.0 8.8

Overload clutch 1.7 3.7

External alternator 3.0 6.6

Air guide hood 0.4 0.8

Engine mount 2.0 4.4

performance
Picture: 912 UL ‒ DCDI with options
59.6 kW 80 hp 5800 1/min.

torque
103 Nm 75.9 ft. lb. 4800 1/min.

max rpm* 5800 1/min.

ENGINE PERFORMANCE
65 * Limited for max. 5 min.
87
60
77
55 bore stroke
Engine performance [kW]

Engine performance [hp]

50 A 67 79.5 mm 3.13 in 61.0 mm 2.4 in

max. 5800__

45
57
displacement fuel
40
min. MON 85 RON 91*
1211.2 cm3 73.91 cu in
35 47 min. AKI 87*
30
37 * leaded, unleaded, AVGAS 100LL or E10
25 1) UL = non-certified
20 27 2) F = certified acc. to FAR 33
3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 3) A = certified acc. to JAR 22
Engine speed [rpm]
Rotax Aircraft Engines
914 UL/F | 115 hp engine Facts
- 4-cylinder The turbo charged Rotax 914 series offers more
- 4-stroke liquid-/air-cooled engine with opposed performance at high altitudes while delivering lower
cylinders weight engines.
- With turbo charger
- With automatic waste gate control This series offers a time between overhauls of
- Dry sump forced lubrication with separate oil 2.000 hrs and is available as non-certified version
tank (Rotax 914 UL) and certified version (Rotax 914 F)
- Automatic adjustment by hydraulic valve tappet according to FAR 33 and JAR-E.
- 2 carburetors
- Dual electronic ignition
- Electric starter
- Propeller speed reduction gearbox
- Engine mount assembly engine Data 914 UL1/ F 2
- Air intake system
- Exhaust system Weight kg lb
Engine with propeller speed
64.0 140.8
reduction unit i = 2.43

Exhaust system 4.0 8.8

Engine mount 2.0 3.7

Overload clutch 1.7 3.7

External alternator 3.0 6.6

performance
84.5 kW 115 hp 5800 1/min.

torque
144 Nm 106 ft. lb. 4900 1/min.

max rpm* 5800 1/min.

Picture: 914 UL ‒ DCDI with options * Limited for max. 5 min.

bore stroke
79.5 mm 3.13 in 61.0 mm 2.4 in

displacement fuel
min. MON 85 RON 85*
1211.2 cm3 73.91 cu in
min. AKI 91*

* leaded, unleaded, AVGAS 100LL or E10

1) UL = non-certified
2) F = certified acc. to FAR 33 and JAR-E
 Rotax Aircraft Engines
582 UL | 65 hp engine Facts
- 2-cylinder Over 30.000 units of this popular Rotax 2-stroke
- 2-stroke liquid-cooled engine with rotary engine have been sold. This engine type is well
valve intake regarded for its easy maintenance and robustness.
- Dual electronic ignition
- Integrated water pump and thermostat
- Exhaust system
- Carburetors
engine Data 582 UL
Weight kg lb
Engine 29.1 64.0

2 Carburetors 1.8 4.0

Exhaust system 5.1 11.2

Electric starter 3.5 7.7

Propeller speed reduction unit

4.5 9.9
"B" / i = 2.58
Propeller speed reduction unit
8.0 17.6
"C" / i = 2.62 / 3.0 / 3.47 / 4.0
Propeller speed reduction unit
11.2 24.7
"E" / i = 2.62 / 3.0 / 3.47 / 4.0

performance
48 kW 65 hp 6500 1/min.

torque
Picture: 582 with options
75 Nm 55.3 ft. lb. 6000 1/min.

max rpm 6800 1/min.

ENGINE PERFORMANCE bore stroke

50
65
76.0 mm 2.99 in 64.0 mm 2.52 in
45 A 60

40 55
displacement fuel
Engine performance [kW]

Engine performance [hp]

50
35 A 45 min. MON 83 RON 91*
580 cm3 35.4 cu in
30 40 min. AKI 87*
__

max. 6800 (48 kW)__

35
25
30
motorOil mixing ratio
20
582 UL DCDI (48 kW) 25 2 Super Stroke ‒ Motoroil 1:50 or optional
15 20 API-TC-Classification** with fresh oil pump
15
10
10 * leaded, unleaded, AVGAS 100LL or Ethanol 10
5
5
** please check relevant service instructions for information
0 0
3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 6500 7000

Engine speed [rpm]

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Nothing is more valuable than We value the land and water we
your playtime. That is why play on and are committed to
BRP is dedicated to continually protecting it. Our desire to thrill
finding new and better ways is paired with an emphasis
to help you enjoy your on rider responsibility,
favorite power sports. placing personal safety
From snow to water to above all else. So that
both on- and off-road fun, each outing can be the
our passion for adventure most enjoyable, memorable
fuels the innovations that and thrilling experience
result in the ultimate power sports possible. Because your free time
experience for our customers. should always be your best time.

1) Source: Midwest Flyer Magazine, Feb./March 2010, Article by Ed Leinenweber.

2) Based on cruise power setting at 5.000 rpm at 5.000 ft MSL and comparable fuel consumption according to the following
sources (Feb. 2012):
www.tcmlink.com/EngSpecSheetDocs/O200B.pdf, www.lycoming.com/news-and-events/pdfs/233-engine.pdf,
www.jabiru.net.au/images/6-cylinder/3300%20Aero%20Engine%20Flyer.pdf, Costs of fuel: Mogas EUR 1,60 / liter and
Avgas EUR 2,408 / liter - airport Wels 1. Feb. 2012

Note: ROTAX UL aircraft engines do not comply with federal safety regulations for standard aircraft.
This engine is for use in experimental and ultralight uncertified aircraft only and only in circumstances in which an engine
failure will not compromise safety. Before operating the engine read operator‘s manual. Information is available from your local
authorized ROTAX -distributor.

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BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG reserves the right at any time to discontinue or change specifications, prices, designs,
features, models or equipment without incurring obligation. Engine performance may vary depending on, among other
things, general conditions, ambient temperature and altitude. These technical data and the information contained therein are
property of BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG and must not be reproduced, neither entirely nor partially, and passed on to third
parties without previous consent in writing by BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG. For information only - without commitment to
subsequent modifications.

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