# SDR 9710879152

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 7, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N8911E
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-14
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-14](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-14) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45825
- Engine: Pwa JT8D7
- System (JASC): [7261 · Turbine Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7261)
- Part: O-Ring
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Oil Tank Cap
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9710879152

## Discrepancy

AFTER TAKEOFF, THE TOWER REPORTED THE LEFT ENGINE WAS SMOKING.  ALL ENGINE INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.  MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE O-RING ON THE OIL TANK CAP FOR THE LEFT ENGINE AND SERVICED ENGINE.  ENGINE OPERATIONAL CHECK OK.

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