Teddsgotwings Posted October 11, 2022 Report Posted October 11, 2022 I just completed my first transcon. from KSMO to KOWD and am looking to do an oil change before I head back to LA. I'm searching for oil filters (48103-1 or aa48103-2) but everything is on back order. Does anyone know where one can be found? I'm trying to head west 10/24 but I also want to fly while I'm here in New England. My current oil has about 18 hours on it and I need to change around 25h. I'm doing the 25h intercal as I just got a new engine so this is the break in oil. I broke the engine in, changed oil after 7 hours, and have now put 18 hours on this current oil and filter. 25 total on the new engine but only 18 on the oil/oil filter. Anyways, if anyone has a lead on where to find a filter or would be willing to part ways with one, I would be very appreciative and would compensate accordingly. All the best, TR
carusoam Posted October 11, 2022 Report Posted October 11, 2022 There is a whole thread on filter availability around here… Find it… and you will find sources and people that have filters… The supply chain issues are getting much better lately… Best regards, -a-
Fly Boomer Posted October 11, 2022 Report Posted October 11, 2022 1 minute ago, carusoam said: The supply chain issues are getting much better lately… I keep hearing that, so I ordered a filter from Aircraft Spruce. The web said expected ship date was a couple of weeks out -- confirmation that our supply chain issues are about over. When I didn't hear anything from Spruce, I called to inquire when I could expect my order to arrive. Woman I talked to said they get very few filters, and those go to people who have had orders in the system for more than a year. She also said not to expect anything this year.
Guest Posted October 11, 2022 Report Posted October 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Teddsgotwings said: I just completed my first transcon. from KSMO to KOWD and am looking to do an oil change before I head back to LA. I'm searching for oil filters (48103-1 or aa48103-2) but everything is on back order. Does anyone know where one can be found? I'm trying to head west 10/24 but I also want to fly while I'm here in New England. My current oil has about 18 hours on it and I need to change around 25h. I'm doing the 25h intercal as I just got a new engine so this is the break in oil. I broke the engine in, changed oil after 7 hours, and have now put 18 hours on this current oil and filter. 25 total on the new engine but only 18 on the oil/oil filter. Anyways, if anyone has a lead on where to find a filter or would be willing to part ways with one, I would be very appreciative and would compensate accordingly. All the best, TR A 48104 series filter will fit your engine as well.
carusoam Posted October 11, 2022 Report Posted October 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Fly Boomer said: I keep hearing that, so I ordered a filter from Aircraft Spruce. The web said expected ship date was a couple of weeks out -- confirmation that our supply chain issues are about over. When I didn't hear anything from Spruce, I called to inquire when I could expect my order to arrive. Woman I talked to said they get very few filters, and those go to people who have had orders in the system for more than a year. She also said not to expect anything this year. Much better… not perfect. Best regards, -a- 1
Teddsgotwings Posted October 11, 2022 Author Report Posted October 11, 2022 52 minutes ago, M20Doc said: A 48104 series filter will fit your engine as well. Thank you! I managed to find 2 aa48103-2 series filters. Thank you all for the help!
201Mooniac Posted October 11, 2022 Report Posted October 11, 2022 Wow, that was quick, MS rocks. I was just going to offer you one but I guess I'm late to the party.
mikey757 Posted October 12, 2022 Report Posted October 12, 2022 Anyone know which Tempest filter replaces the Champion 48103-1
LANCECASPER Posted October 12, 2022 Report Posted October 12, 2022 29 minutes ago, mikey757 said: Anyone know which Tempest filter replaces the Champion 48103-1 https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pnpages/08-01266.php
Pinecone Posted October 12, 2022 Report Posted October 12, 2022 6 hours ago, mikey757 said: Anyone know which Tempest filter replaces the Champion 48103-1 As far as I can tell, the numbers are the same between Champion and Tempest, except you add AA to the beginning for Tempest. So Champion 48103-1 becomes Tempest AAA48103
LANCECASPER Posted October 12, 2022 Report Posted October 12, 2022 3 hours ago, Pinecone said: As far as I can tell, the numbers are the same between Champion and Tempest, except you add AA to the beginning for Tempest. So Champion 48101-1 becomes Tempest AAA48103 Wouldn't that be an AA48101 (if either company actually made a 48101, which they don't)? 1
kerry Posted October 12, 2022 Report Posted October 12, 2022 There's some listed on Ebay but they are asking $60-$100 for them.
Pinecone Posted October 12, 2022 Report Posted October 12, 2022 1 hour ago, LANCECASPER said: Wouldn't that be an AA48101 (if either company actually made a 48101, which they don't)? TYPO.
WaynePierce Posted October 12, 2022 Report Posted October 12, 2022 I just got mine yesterday from AircraftSpruce. I ordered it 2 months ago to make sure I had it before Annual later this month :-)
Guest Posted October 12, 2022 Report Posted October 12, 2022 9 hours ago, mikey757 said: Anyone know which Tempest filter replaces the Champion 48103-1 If your engine is an IO360-A1B6D or IO-360-A3B6D you can use either version of the 48103 short filter or 48104 long filter.
Bartman Posted October 13, 2022 Report Posted October 13, 2022 At 25 hours and no filter available I would change the oil and check the oil pump screen. If the oil pump filter screen is clear then order a 6-pack of Tempest oil filters and crush rings for the oil pump screen and you are good for the next couple of years.
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