Service difficulty report · O-Ring · Boeing 727222

Difficulty date
October 8, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N7453U
Make and model
Boeing 727222
Aircraft serial
21907
Engine
Pwa JT8D15
Part
O-Ring
Condition
Cut
Location
Nr 2 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

NR 2 ENGINE SHUT DOWN IN FLIGHT DUE TO EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION, 1 GALLON PER HOUR. *S/D* FOUND MAIN OIL SCREEN O-RING CUT. REPLACED O-RING AND RAN ENGINE FOR 5 MINUTES, NO LEAKS NOTED.