# SDR 97UAL900510

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 5, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N1816U
- Make and model: Doug DC-10-10
- Registry model: [Doug DC-10-10](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-10-10) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46615
- Engine: Ge CF66D
- System (JASC): [7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7200)
- Part: Grounding Strip
- Condition: Dirty
- Location: Nr 3 Engine
- Stage of operation: TO
- Nature of condition: N
- Precautionary procedure: C, D
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97UAL900510

## Discrepancy

DURING TAKEOFF AT 80 KNOTS, ENGINE NUMBER 3 N1 AND FUEL FLOW INDICATIONS WERE ABNORMAL.  ABORTED TAKEOFF AT 120 KNOTS. *S/D*  FOUND LOOSE WIRE TERMINALS AT A GROUNDING STRIP ON THE FAN CASE.  THE GROUND STRIP WAS CLEANED, TIGHTENED AND THE WIRE TERMINALS PROPERLY TORQUED.

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