Annual 2024: Oil Screen Housing cracked

[jbh-in-sc]

Hi All,

My A&P reports the housing to my oil screen has a cracked ear (or something), and needs to be replaced.

I was wondering if I should opt for the adapter for a spin-on. But these hard oil cooler lines seem to be interfering.

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Any thoughts? It seems like the B and C adapter requires a spacer, and that spacer wouldn't be able to sit where it needs to.

Thanks

[stevesaircraft(Bri)]

You would have to swap out the hard lines for flex with completely different fittings into the accessory case.

I probably have half a dozen used housings, shoot me a call in the morning. 541-826-9729

—Brian

[Steve Pierce]

Picture here of what I got into with the hardline when installing an oil filter adapter. https://www.shortwingpipers.org/foru...Filter-Adapter
Soft lines are the way to go in my opinion. If you do stay with the oil screen I have several housings as well.

Those ears cracking is a common issue, maybe over torqueing or multiple cycles. Some useful info posted here on servicing the oil screen. https://www.shortwingpipers.org/foru...rst-Oil-Change

[sierrasplitter]

Install soft oil lines and a spin on filter . I did it after 2or 3 annuals . Was tired of the mess with the screen and just can’t deal with an engine with no oil filter . I have an I/A that will allow me to do my work .He signs off after inspection. The guys on this forum gave me all the knowledge and confidence to do it
However , if you don’t want to go that route I have a housing for an 0-320 you can have