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PostPosted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 1:45 am    Post subject: Rotax Oil Tank Drain Plug Reply with quote

At the next oil change, I would like to replace the drain plug with a quick
action type.

Could some kind soul tell me what size thread is on the oil tank drain plug
please? ie Diameter and pitch.

Thanks
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 4:56 am    Post subject: Re: Rotax Oil Tank Drain Plug Reply with quote

Kingsley,

The IPC shows it as M12x12.

We replaced ours with a quick drain several years ago. They are available from Lockwood. We had problems with the gasket sealing with the plug and the quick drain has solved that problem.

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 1:54 pm    Post subject: Rotax Oil Tank Drain Plug Reply with quote

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The IPC shows it as M12x12.

Many thanks Jim.

Yes I noted the M12x12 quoted in the manual but I don't know what 12 x 12 means?? Seems to me that would be one hell of a thread pitch!

I'm wondering if it is a misprint and should be 12 x 1.2?

Looks like I might have to just drain the oil and measure it!

BTW Jim, I have always admired your many contributions to all things Europa . . . . keep up the good work mate!

Best regards

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 6:24 pm    Post subject: Re: Rotax Oil Tank Drain Plug Reply with quote

Kingsley,

You're right that doesn't make sense.

More searching shows it is a Saf Air M12175. Available from Aircraft Spruce at $43.95. So the thread is 12X1.75

Here is the link:

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/safOilDrainValves.php?clickkey=4298847

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 11:25 pm    Post subject: Re: Rotax Oil Tank Drain Plug Reply with quote

I have this one on my the oil tank of my 914 for the last 8 years/400hours and happy so far:
https://www.cps-parts.com/catalog/appages/curtisquickdv47.php?clickkey=733368


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PostPosted: Wed Jun 21, 2017 3:20 am    Post subject: Rotax Oil Tank Drain Plug Reply with quote

More searching shows it is a Saf Air M12175. Available from Aircraft Spruce
at $43.95. So the thread is 12X1.75
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/safOilDrainValves.php?clickkey=4298847

Thank you very much once again Jim.

Armed with the info you have so kindly provided, I find I am able to
purchase a similar product here in Oz at a very reasonable price so have now
ordered it.

Much obliged

Kingsley


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PostPosted: Wed Jun 21, 2017 6:12 am    Post subject: Re: Rotax Oil Tank Drain Plug Reply with quote

Hello to all, this post made me think I need to fit one of these as well.
A quick search on the Internet yielded this result from Quick Valve in the UK.
Model F107N has a nipple to allow a tube to be fitted and it costs 23.97 GBP plus postage. Mine is on it's way.

http://www.quickvalve.co.uk/f107n_details.htm

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 21, 2017 6:43 am    Post subject: Rotax Oil Tank Drain Plug Reply with quote

Hi John,
             Please keep me posted
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On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 3:12 PM, JohnFrance <77alembert(at)gmail.com (77alembert(at)gmail.com)> wrote:
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--> Europa-List message posted by: "JohnFrance" <77alembert(at)gmail.com (77alembert(at)gmail.com)>

Hello to all, this post made me think I need to fit one of these as well.
A quick search on the Internet yielded this result from Quick Valve in the UK.
Model F107N has a nipple to allow a tube to be fitted and it costs 23.97 GBP plus postage. Mine is on it's way.

http://www.quickvalve.co.uk/f107n_details.htm

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 21, 2017 10:43 pm    Post subject: Rotax Oil Tank Drain Plug Reply with quote

John,

Your wrote . . . . .
A quick search on the Internet yielded this result from Quick Valve in the UK.
Model F107N has a nipple to allow a tube to be fitted and it costs 23.97 GBP plus postage. Mine is on it's way.

http://www.quickvalve.co.uk/f107n_details.htm



The product at this link is exactly the same product as what I have ordered over/down here. Only difference is the part number being EZ-107. The hose nipple is extra.

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 04, 2017 1:46 am    Post subject: Re: Rotax Oil Tank Drain Plug Reply with quote

Hello Jim and others who might be interested.
Just to confirm, the drain works well. I drilled a 1.5 mm hole in the casing where the circlip washer goes to allow wire locking in position.
Cheers
John

[quote="Jim Kelly"]Hi John,
             Please keep me posted
Jim Kelly.
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Hello to all, this post made me think I need to fit one of these as well.
A quick search on the Internet yielded this result from Quick Valve in the UK.
Model F107N has a nipple to allow a tube to be fitted and it costs 23.97 GBP plus postage. Mine is on it's way.

http://www.quickvalve.co.uk/f107n_details.htm

Regards,
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 04, 2017 2:08 am    Post subject: Rotax Oil Tank Drain Plug Reply with quote

Hi,
I feel it necessary to mention that in the UK under LAA rules a mod approval
will probably be required before fitting this item. I think the device may
indeed be a good idea but you cannot just fit it without approval.

Pete Jeffers (LAA Inspector for The Europa Club)

PS Rules applicable outside the UK probably differ

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