"Choose the engine first" or
"Design around an engine"...are both concepts that I personally believe to be sound for a homebuild. My project revolves around the availability of a new and appropriately sized radial.
So I am a bit concerned while researching the two Rotecs to be seeing comments such as the following on the Aircraft Spruce forum...
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"......Last, I have read some recent literature that casts doubt on the Rotec Radials. I don't recall if the complaints centered around reliability, deliverability, support, or ???, but I do recall that some of the dealers were quickly bailing ou of the Rotec family. I'm still looking for the articles so that I can quote them accurately......."
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And, concerned to see supporting the above, a dedicated web-site...
rotecradial.com
I must admit, I don't see too much support (maint/parts) for this engine in the US at this time. It's a beautiful engine, I like it but, I would be remiss in not looking at options.
I've been out of the loop a bit for a few years, ...so I would really be appreciative of a quick refresher on radial engine availability. Who might be offering good remans in the US for example.
Thanks