DJI D14000iE Air Filter & Spark Arrestor Maintenance Guide

September 17, 2026

The D14000iE air filter and spark arrestor sit on opposite sides of engine breathing. The air filter protects the intake path, while the spark arrestor belongs to the exhaust side. DJI gives each a distinct cleaning procedure.

Quick Answer: Clean the sponge filter with normal cleaning agent or warm water and let it dry. Inspect the paper element; do not use compressed air on it. For the spark arrestor, remove its protective cover, take out the arrestor, wash it with carburetor cleaning agent, descale it with a wire brush and replace it if broken.

D14000iE air filter sponge and paper element diagram — Air-filter element removal and cleaning — manual p. 19.

Sponge filter element

Clean the sponge element thoroughly with normal cleaning agent or warm water and let it dry. Clean dust from the housing and use carburetor cleaning agent to remove engine oil from the cover before wiping it dry. Replace the sponge element if damaged during cleaning.

Paper filter element

If the paper element is wet with engine oil, DJI instructs the operator to contact official support or an authorized dealer for replacement. If it does not need replacement, tap it gently on the ground to shake off dust and debris. Do not use an air blower or compressed air, because DJI says it can damage the intake pores.

The D14000iE Preventive Maintenance Pack is the general maintenance path. The separate D14000iE RATO Air Filter Paper Element is explicitly for the RATO build, so confirm engine/build compatibility.