Comet Aviation Supplies Proudly Supports South Africa’s Newest Aviation Gathering The South African aviation community has something exciting to look forward to in September 2026. Comet Aviation Supplies is proud to be involved in the inaugural SUN ‘N FUN, an exciting new aviation event hosted by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) at its home base […]
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Greater Support, Expertise and Confidence for ROTAX Aircraft Owners Comet Aviation Supplies is proud to announce that Plane Maintenance Facility (PMF) at Lanseria International Airport is now a ROTAX Approved Repair Centre, further strengthening the support network available to aircraft owners and operators across Southern Africa. With more than 25 years of aviation maintenance experience
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For aircraft owners and operators across South Africa, reliable engine support is critical to keeping aircraft safe, compliant, and ready to fly. Comet Aviation Supplies is pleased to share that Sideslip Aviation Worx has been recognised as an Authorised Independent ROTAX Repair Centre, further strengthening the support network available to ROTAX operators in the region.
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ASB_A-2026-001R00 ALERT SERVICE BULLETIN Inspection of the propeller gearbox for ROTAX® 912, 914 and 912i (Series) Aircraft Engines ATA System: 72-10-00 Fuel system Click here to download Service Alert PDF. Click here to download Warranty Guidelines PDF. ROTAX has issued a mandatory Alert Service Bulletin (ASB-2026-001R00, dated 22 June 2026) requiring a propeller gearbox inspection
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Comet Aviation Supplies is pleased to announce that, effective immediately, all ROTAX iRMT (Independent ROTAX Maintenance Technician) training will now be delivered by Mega Aero Training Academy (MATA). This strategic handover ensures continued access to high-quality, ROTAX-approved training, delivered by a dedicated training institution. Official Handover to a ROTAX-Approved Training Centre Following negotiations & consultations
This inspection is often not well understood and therefore ignored. I would like to elaborate on this and hopefully shed some light on why it is important for the smooth running of your engine — and consequently for its reliability and longevity. Does Your Engine Have a Slipper Clutch? This inspection is required on carburettor
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Excellentia Airline Academy is rapidly positioning itself at the forefront of modern flight training through a decisive move: expanding its fleet with the Sling NGT, powered by the Rotax 912 iS engine. This is not a marginal upgrade. It’s a deliberate shift toward greater efficiency, lower operating costs and a more advanced training environment —
If you’re operating Rotax-powered aircraft in South Africa, having access to a reliable, approved service centre is essential for both safety and performance. Fortunately, Benchmark Aviation Maintenance, based at Warmbaths Airfield in Bela-Bela, offers exactly that. Approved Rotax Repair Centre Benchmark Aviation Maintenance is an approved Rotax Repair Centre, giving pilots and aircraft owners complete
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High-quality Rotax apparel and accessories for pilots, engineers, and aviation professionals. If you fly, maintain, or work with Rotax engines, you already know what the name represents—performance, reliability, and engineering excellence. Now you can represent that same standard off the aircraft with a range of official Rotax merchandise, available through Comet Aviation Supplies. Explore the
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SI-916 i-001R8 / SI-915 i-001R9SI-912 i-001R14 / SI-912-016R19SI-914-019R19This SI revises SI-916i-001R7/SI-915i-001R8/SI-912i-001R13/SI-912-016R18/SI-914-019R18 dated 17 July 2025 SERVICE INSTRUCTION Selection of suitable operating fluids for all ROTAX® 4-stroke Aircraft Engines ATA System: 12-10-00 Operating fluids Click here to download PDF. ROTAX Releases Updated Service Instruction on Suitable Operating Fluids ROTAX has released an updated Service Instruction covering
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