# SDR 20000503SH048

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 12, 2000
- Submitted: May 3, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N5831B
- Make and model: Doug DC3C
- Registry model: [Doug DC3C](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc3c) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 42100882
- Engine: Pwa R183092
- System (JASC): [8550 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8550)
- Part: Hose
- Condition: Split
- Location: Nr 8 Cylinder
- Component: Crossover Tube
- Component part number: 94373A
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: K, J
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000503SH048

## Discrepancy

WHILE IN-FLIGHT, THE CREW NOTICED OIL PRESSURE STARTING TO GRADUALLY DROP.  SHUT DOWN ENGINE AND FEATHERED PROPELLER.  MAINTENANCE FOUND NR 8 CYLINDER CROSS-CONNECT TUBE HAD SPLIT.  REPLACED HOSE,  RAN ENGINE, NO LEAKS NOTED.  RETURNED TO SERVICE.  (X)

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