SDR 0202002709

Service difficulty report · Pump · Boeing 727225

Difficulty date
June 18, 2002
Submitted
June 24, 2002
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N818EA
Make and model
Boeing 727225
Aircraft serial
22555
Aircraft time
45,140 hours, 27,695 cycles
Engine
Pwa JT8D15A
Engine time
48,620 hours, 30,853 cycles
Part
Pump
Part number
378200
Part serial
1653
Condition
Failed
Location
Lt Engine
Stage of operation
CL
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
X
Precautionary procedure
A

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DURING CLIMBOUT, THE LEFT ENGINE EXPERIENCED A FLAME-OUT. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO TPA AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LEFT ENGINE FUEL PUMP. OPERATIONAL CHECK OK. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.