# SDR 97ZZZM720

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 5, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N495AJ
- Make and model: Boeing 727233
- Aircraft serial: 20937
- Engine: Pwa JT8D15A
- System (JASC): [7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7200)
- Part: Engine
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Nr 3
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZM720

## Discrepancy

DURING TAKEOFF FROM MIAMI, THE NR 3 ENGINE EGT WENT TO 595 DEGREES.  THE CREW REDUCED POWER ON THE NR 3 ENGINE AND RETURNED TO MIAMI FOR AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING.  MAINTENANCE IS TROUBLESHOOTING.

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