# SDR 96UAL900789

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- 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
- System (JASC): [7261 · Turbine Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7261)
- Part: O-Ring
- Condition: Cut
- Location: Nr 2 Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: K, J
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96UAL900789

## Discrepancy

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.

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