# SDR 97ZZZM1226

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 20, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N55FB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N55FB), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-8F-55
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8F-55](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8f-55) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45678
- Engine: Pwa JT3D3B
- System (JASC): [7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7200)
- Part: Engine
- Condition: Fire
- Location: Nr 4
- Part time: 50,884 hours
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: A
- Precautionary procedure: A, F
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZM1226

## Discrepancy

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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