# SDR 9707072712

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 2, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N712RC
- Make and model: Boeing 727-2S7
- Registry model: [Boeing 727-2S7](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-2s7) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 22020
- Engine: Pwa JT8D17R
- System (JASC): [7931 · Engine Oil Pressure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7931)
- Part: Oil Press Ind
- Part number: SRL04L
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Nr 2 Engine
- Part time: 54,003 hours
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: N
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9707072712

## Discrepancy

DURING CLIMB, THE NR 2 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE INDICATION BEGAN DECREASING.  CREW RETARDED NR 2 ENGINE POWER TO IDLE.  PRESSURE STABILIZED AT 36 PSI.   AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.  MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE NR 2 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR AND INSPECTED GROUND WIRES FOR SECURITY.  ENGINE OPERATIONAL CHECK OK.  PARAMETERS WERE NORMAL AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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