SDR 9601751162

Service difficulty report · Gear Box · Doug DC1040

Difficulty date: January 22, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N162US
Make and model: Doug DC1040
Aircraft serial: 46771
Engine: Pwa JT9D20
System (JASC): 7260 · Turbine Engine Accessory Drive
Part: Gear Box
Condition: Leaking
Location: Nr 2 Engine
Stage of operation: CL
Nature of condition: K, J
Precautionary procedure: A, E

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

What was found

AFTER TAKEOFF, THE NR 2 ENGINE OIL DECREASED RAPIDLY. CREW FOLLOWED COCKPIT OPERATING PROCEDURE AND RETURNED TO MSP. REPLACED STARTER DRIVE SEAL, BOTH HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVE SEALS, GEAR BOX, AND BREATHER VALVE. PERFORMED LEAK CHECK. ENGINE RUN-UP WAS NORMAL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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