Jabiru 3300 oil quick drain valve

Is there an oil quick drain valve that fits the Jabiru 3300? What the thread size? I notice there's only about 2" clearance between the oil sump and an exhaust header where the oil drain is located. I'm not sure if most quick drain valves would work well - a straight one would be awfully tight to that header. Is there a 90 degree valve or could one put an elbow in the sump?

Thanks,

John

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Permalink Reply by Jay Carter on January 11, 2012 at 7:42pm

Curtis drain valve.  ACS #05-03540 @ $82.50. Works, have one om my Jabiru.

Permalink Reply by John Austin on January 11, 2012 at 9:52pm

Thanks for the info, Jay!

John

Permalink Reply by David T. Kinsella on May 2, 2020 at 7:02am

Good Morning!  Do you still recommend the Curtis drain plug?  Getting ready for my first oil change (25 hours on new engine).  

Thanks,

DAVE

Permalink Reply by John Austin on May 2, 2020 at 7:09am

Dave,

I installed the valve that Jay recommended back in 2012.  It fit and worked great and 8 years and 635+ hrs later, it's still working great!  :>)

Is the new engine a Jabiru Gen 4?  If so, I will be looking forward to reports about your experience in the Jabiru Engine Forum!

John

N750A

Permalink Reply by David T. Kinsella on May 2, 2020 at 7:37am

Thanks for the quick response.  

I recently purchased N750ZZ (original demo aircraft).  I believe the engine that was installed in Oct 2018 is a GEN 3 (Model 3300A).  Have a great weekend!

Thanks,

DAVE

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