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The cap is not safety wired. It has an oring and stays on. For draining, I use a hot engine and screw the adapter on until it reaches resistance then I slip the hose on. You need gloves if you just landed. Turn the adapter which opens the valve and oil runs out. The next morning when cold you can still see a drop every minute but I just pull the hose, unscrew the adapter and put the assembly in a plastic bag with paper towels to soak up any residual.
Paul
On 2013-12-05, at 13:57, Kevin Stallard <kevin@arilabs.net> wrote:
How do you guys remove the cap and get the hose thingy screwed on w/o oil running all over the place?
Also, how do you ensure (e.g. safety wire) the cap on so that it doesn't unscrew in flight? Is there a safety wire hole on the cap somewhere that I don't see?
Thanks
Kevin
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From: Lancair Mailing List [lml@lancaironline.net] On Behalf Of John Smith [john@jjts.net.au]
Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2013 5:24 AM
To: lml@lancaironline.net
Subject: [LML] Re: Legacy IO-550 Oil Drain
Hi Valin,
I installed a SAF-AIR drain valve per below on my Legacy / IO550.
Easy / clear access.
t is not a full bore drain, but when I need to drain the oil, I usually do that after a flight so oil is hot and it drains no problem.
I don't have pic of installation to hand, but if you want – I can grab one when I'm next at airport.
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Regards,
John
John N G Smith
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