SDR 97ZZZM1226

Service difficulty report · Engine · Doug DC8F55

Difficulty date
November 20, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N55FB
Make and model
Doug DC8F55
Aircraft serial
45678
Engine
Pwa JT3D3B
Part
Engine
Condition
Fire
Location
Nr 4
Part time
50,884 hours
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
A
Precautionary procedure
A, F

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

What was found

DURING CLIMB-OUT OF MIA, RECEIVED FIRE WARNING ON NR 4 ENGINE AT APPROX 13000 FT DISCHARGED 1 FIRE EXTINGUISHER BOTTLE, WARNING DID NOT CEASE. DISCHARGED 2ND FIRE BOTTLE AND WARNING CEASED. RETURNED TO MIA AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AFTER LANDING RECEIVED MOMENTARY FIRE WARNING AND BELL. F/O CHECKED ENGINE THROUGH WINDOW AND OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF FIRE ON NR 4 ENGINE. CREW EVACUATED AIRCRAFT AND FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED RESIDUAL FIRE ON NR 4 ENGINE. (M)

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