PA-30 Quick Drains

[md11flyer]

Charles/Pat. The 2 drains are almost the same, they both have 1/2 inch threads so they both will fit.
The 1400 is a rotate to lock open and the 1700 is a push and then rotate to lock open.

Gary

[Charles Schefer]

Thanks Gary!

- Charles

[N3322G]

Always something to learn - thanks Gary!

[Bryan Burnette]

Someone has an STC to add round access panels under the quick drain valve. My PA30 has them, probably 3 to 3 1/2" in diameter secured by 6 screws. You can change the oil without removing the cowl. Unless you have a second oil filter for the turbo, then it is difficult to get off without removing the cowl. I will be glad to post photos if needed.

Bryan

[N3322G]

IIRC the Piper dealer where we bought the Twin added these access 'panels' in the 1970s. Not sure an STC was required.

[Charles Schefer]

My 1968 B model has the access doors under the drain plugs as described also. I think those are factory...

- Charles

[David Pfeffer]

My PA-30 has the access doors as well, but someone added the door on the OUTBOARD side oil pan plug instead of the inboard side on the R/H engine! Doh!! I still use it at my interum oil changes outside of annual, but I know there's a little bit of old oil that gets left in there from that mistake..

[Charles Schefer]

David, you post has me wondering.... Other than the round access door are the two lower engine cowls interchangeable? If so perhaps you have two L/H lower cowls?

- Charles