SDR 9606812294

Service difficulty report · Gear Box · Boeing 727251

Difficulty date
March 19, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N294U
Make and model
Boeing 727251
Aircraft serial
21505
Engine
Pwa JT8D15A
Part
Gear Box
Condition
Failed
Location
Nr 3 Engine
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
K, J
Precautionary procedure
E

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

What was found

DURING CRUISE, THE NR 3 ENGINE LOST OIL PRESSURE AND QUANTITY. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND THE FLIGHT CONTINUED TO LGA AS SCHEDULED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LP6 FITTING LIBERATED FROM THE GEARBOX. THE GEARBOX WAS REPLACED WITH A SERVICEABLE UNIT.