# SDR 96ZZZM645

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 24, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N913VV
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-32
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-32](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-32) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47318
- Engine: Pwa JT8D7B
- System (JASC): [7260 · Turbine Engine Accessory Drive](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7260)
- Part: Seal
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Nr 2 Gearbox
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: K, J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZM645

## Discrepancy

ON FLT NR 183 - ATL-MSY - DIVERTED TO MGM, EN ROUTE TO MSY NR 2 ENGINE OIL QUANTITY WENT TO ZERO THEN OIL PRESSURE DROPPED TO 35 PSI, SHUT DOWN NR 2 ENGINE AND LANDED IN MGM.  MAINTENANCE FOUND OIL LEAKING FROM THE STARTER OIL SEAL ON GEAR BOX.  REMOVED STARTER AND REPLACED STARTER SEAL AND REINSTALLED STARTER IAW MM 72-60.  PERFORMED LEAK CHECK AND PART POWER ENGINE RUN.  NO DEFECTS NOTED.

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