Quick release oil drain on front engine.

[Richard]

GMAs, you seem to know your stuff. Thank you for your time, and insight. At this point I really don't know what to pursue. The manufacture of Oilguard is interested in looking into the aviation industry. They seemed very nice, and gave me some direction for using their products on planes. They wouldn't put it in writing of course.

You are right about one thing. 50wt oil when cold would be high pressure. Too many little things I didn't think about. A once simple idea is now not so simple.

Cessna really made it tight in there. I wonder what drain solution is out there for the front engine. Maybe a large funnel with a screen in it to catch the plug and a metal drain tube with feet and some type of container?

Is there a way to prelube the oil system before starting the engine?

We are installing the new front engine this weekend. Lots of details. Seems like a simple engine, but has so many little parts and pieces. The IA that is working on it says that Skymasters are the most bodged together planes he's seen. Lots of backwood repairs. This plane was no exception. Lots of tractor parts. Saftey wired the baffles on instead of springs. Automotive bolts where all the expensive bolts went. (Of course most of them look like they were failing) Had every bolt on the torque links starting to shear, all because they weren't the right hardware. My hat is off the AP's and IA's out there. They really do a great job. It's much harder to be a aircraft mechanic than automotive. No comparison. The level of knowledge that AP's have over automotive mechanics is impressive. I appreciate you experianced guys answering my questions. Here in my area we have no AP's, IA's or repair shops. I have to import mine from 300 miles away. So your advice is of real value to me. Thanks again.