# SDR 96UAL900387

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 31, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N7278U
- Make and model: Boeing 727222
- Aircraft serial: 21425
- Engine: Pwa JT8D15
- System (JASC): [3610 · Pneumatic Distribution System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3610)
- Part: Flange
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Nr 3 Engine
- Stage of operation: TO
- Nature of condition: M, J
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96UAL900387

## Discrepancy

CREW REPORTED A STRUT OVERHEAT NR 3 ENGINE ON TAKEOFF.  REDUCED POWER AND SWITCHED PNEUMATICS TO NR 2 ENGINE AND LIGHT SWITCHED OFF.  *S/D*  AIR LEAK AT FLANGE FOR HP BLEED.  FOUND 3 LOOSE BOLTS.  SECURED HARDWARE AND RAN ENGINE AGAIN, NO LEAKS PRESENT.

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