Service difficulty report · O-Ring · Boeing 727222

Difficulty date
February 27, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N7454U
Make and model
Boeing 727222
Aircraft serial
21908
Engine
Pwa JT8D15
Part
O-Ring
Part number
AS3209236
Condition
Cut
Location
Nr 3 Engine
Stage of operation
AP
Nature of condition
K, J
Precautionary procedure
A

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

NR THREE ENGINE LOST ENGINE OIL, LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT AND QUANTITY DOWN TO ZERO. SHUT DOWN ENGINE ON APPROACH. OIL PRESSURE READING 15 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH PRIOR TO ENGINE SHUT DOWN. MAIN OIL SCREEN 'O' RING CUT AND LEAKING. REPLACED 'O' RING AND ENGINE CHECKED O.K.