SDR 95ZZZX698

Service difficulty report · Fuel Filter · Boeing 747124

Difficulty date: January 28, 1995
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N630SJ
Make and model: Boeing 747124
Aircraft serial: 19733
Engine: Pwa JT9D7A
System (JASC): 7310 · Engine Fuel Distribution
Part: Fuel Filter
Condition: Clogged
Location: Nr 4 Engine
Stage of operation: DE
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

ON DESCENT INTO HKG, NR 4 ENGINE STAYED IN IDLE WITH NO THROTTLE RESPONSE. APPLIED FUEL HEAT WITH NO HELP. ATTEMPTED RESTART TO RESCHEDULE FUEL. STILL NO RESPONSE. LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAIN FUEL FILTER CHECKED AND REPLACED IAW MM 73-11-00. ENGINE RUN CARRIED OUT. ALL INDICATIONS NORMAL. THROTTLE CYCLING RESPONSE NORMAL. AIRCRAFT DISPATCHED. NO FURTHER DISCREPANCY NOTED.