# SDR 97FDEA00430

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 15, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N586FE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N586FE), registered now
- Make and model: Doug MD-11F
- Registry model: [Doug MD-11F](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-11f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 48487
- System (JASC): [2612 · Fire Detection](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2612)
- Part: Fire Warning
- Condition: Activated
- Location: Nr 3 Engine
- Stage of operation: DE
- Nature of condition: N
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97FDEA00430

## Discrepancy

THIS A/C SHUT DOWN THE NR 3 ENGINE ON DESCENT INTO MEMPHIS FOR A ENGINE FIRE ON BOTH A AND B LOOPS.  THE CREW BLEW ONE OF THE FIRE BOTTLES.

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