# SDR 96ZZZX3649

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 4, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N772CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N772CA), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-62
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-62](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-8-62) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46131
- Engine: Pwa JT3D3B
- System (JASC): [7260 · Turbine Engine Accessory Drive](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7260)
- Part: Seal
- Part number: AS3209158
- Condition: Defective
- Location: Nr 4 Eng Gearbox
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3649

## Discrepancy

ON RIA FLT 1712 (CDG/MIA) - DURING CRUISE AT APPROXIMATELY 1830Z, NR 4 ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN DUE TO OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ON, ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FLUCTUATING AND DECREASING BELOW 35 PSI.  AT MIA ON GROUND, MAINTENANCE FOUND LEAKING GEARBOX TOWER SHAFT SEAL.  SEAL WAS REPLACED, AIRCRAFT WAS RUN-UP, LEAK CHECK OK.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.  (X)

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