# SDR 20000821SH006

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 19, 2000
- Submitted: August 21, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N81873
- Make and model: Doug DC3C
- Registry model: [Doug DC3C](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc3c) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 25285
- Engine: Pwa R183092
- System (JASC): [8550 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8550)
- Part: Scavenge Pump
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Engine
- Part time: 6,028 hours
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: R
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000821SH006

## Discrepancy

TRI - ON DEPARTURE, EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL STARTED TO BLOW OUT OF CRANKCASE BREATHER.  FOUND METAL IN SCREEN.  SUBMITTER SUSPECTED NOSE SCAVANGE PUMP FAILURE.  (X)

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