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kingsnjan(at)westnet.com.
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Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 1:45 am Post subject: Rotax Oil Tank Drain Plug

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

Kingsley

h&jeuropa

Joined: 07 Nov 2006
Posts: 645

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 4:56 am Post subject: Re: Rotax Oil Tank Drain Plug

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.



Jim & Heather

kingsnjan(at)westnet.com.
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Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 1:54 pm Post subject: Rotax Oil Tank Drain Plug

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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



Kingsley

h&jeuropa

Joined: 07 Nov 2006
Posts: 645

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 6:24 pm Post subject: Re: Rotax Oil Tank Drain Plug

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



Jim

ploucandco

Joined: 16 Sep 2007
Posts: 69

Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2017 11:25 pm Post subject: Re: Rotax Oil Tank Drain Plug

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

kingsnjan(at)westnet.com.
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Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2017 3:20 am Post subject: Rotax Oil Tank Drain Plug

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

JohnFrance

Joined: 17 Sep 2014
Posts: 78
Location: Grenoble France

Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2017 6:12 am Post subject: Re: Rotax Oil Tank Drain Plug

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,

John

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Jim Kelly

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Location: England

Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2017 6:43 am Post subject: Rotax Oil Tank Drain Plug

Hi John,

             Please keep me posted

Jim Kelly.

G-BWEG Classic Taildragger

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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,

 John

 

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Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2017 10:43 pm Post subject: Rotax Oil Tank Drain Plug

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.

  

  Cheers



  Kingsley



   



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JohnFrance

Joined: 17 Sep 2014
Posts: 78
Location: Grenoble France

Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2017 1:46 am Post subject: Re: Rotax Oil Tank Drain Plug

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.

G-BWEG Classic Taildragger

 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,

 John

 

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pjeffers(at)talktalk.net
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Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2017 2:08 am Post subject: Rotax Oil Tank Drain Plug

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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