Engine Repairs / Warranty info
Why use us?
Our 40 years plus of experience have given us the skills to give you a professional repair! Saving you hours of hassle at the field, leaving you free to concentrate on your next project. We are undoubtedly the most experienced and knowledgeable repair shop when it comes to Gas Engines and repairs.
Engine warranty
Should you need to send in your engine for repair or warranty, please Contact us and request an Engine Repair form. complete this form and send it to us. No repairs will be undertaken without a completed Repair Form.
Engine Tuning and Repairs
We also offer engine testing and repair of ANY engine you may be having problems with - Labour rate is £20 excl VAT per 1/2 hour, parts are not included. When sending in any engine please be sure to include everything, including hall sensor, ignition module, spark plugs, exhausts and carb. If you are unsure of your opto kill switch and / or ignition battery please send those along too so we can test them with our test equipment for you. Again - please Contact us and request an Engine Repair form. complete this form and send it to us. No repairs will be undertaken without a completed Repair Form.
Typical rates : ( Labour only, parts costs will be quoted on, and added as required )
1. Minor service ( approx 1 hour) - clean engine, strip and rebuild carb with new diaphragms - £40 excl VAT
2. Major service or Engine Rebuilds ( approx 3 hour) - strip engine down, assess damage and or wear. replace parts incl bearings if required. rebuild engine. - Single Cylinders £100 excl VAT, Twin Cylinders £120 excl VAT, Multi-cylinders call for a quote.
3. Fault finding - if you send us an engine for repairs / fault finding you must send us the complete engine, incl ignition, exhausts and carb etc. MINIMUM charge to assess, mount on test stand and test run motor is £100 excl VAT
Also please note that engine repairs can take 14 days from receipt of engine and repair card, during busy times.
If your repair is urgent, then please contact us before shipping so we can discuss your requirements and offer you the best solution to save you time.
Shipping Information
A tracked service and Insuring your returning shipment is a good idea. Desert Aircraft is not responsible for loss or damage caused by shipping. Please check our tips for packing your engine to make sure it arrives safely.
Ship to:
AerobatX
Unit 18, Park Farm Industrial Estate
Greet
GL54 5BX
Gloucestershire, UK
How to Pack your Product
When packing your engine or ignition to send back to AerobatX to have it serviced, be sure to use a large enough box and enough packing material to keep the item from moving around inside the box. Pay special attention to fragile areas such as the spark plugs, cylinder fins, and carburetor when wrapping your product. It’s sad to see an engine returned for a small repair, only to receive worse damage during shipping. If it’s possible, use a new box.
Most importantly, you must include a note detailing why you are sending the product back to us, including your contact information. Without a note we don’t know who to contact and it will be set aside until someone enquirers about it. We recommend using our pre-made service sheet. You can download it from the “Service Request Form” section of our website or use the form in your engine owner’s manual. Fill out the form as completely as possible. The more information the better. Remember, the person performing the service is most likely not the same person you talked to on the phone, so don’t assume that they know or remember why you are sending it in.
AerobatX does not contact you when your engine arrives to inform you that its here. We will contact your once the engine has been inspected.