SDR 9804279302

Service difficulty report · Start Valve · Doug DC982

Difficulty date: March 14, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N302RC
Make and model: Doug DC982
Aircraft serial: 48055
Engine: Pwa JT8D217
System (JASC): 8012 · Engine Start Valves/Controls
Part: Start Valve
Part number: 39279621
Condition: Failed
Location: Rt Engine
Part time: 36,010 hours
Stage of operation: CR
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: A, E

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

What was found

DURING CRUISE AT 20,000 FEET, THE RIGHT ENGINE START VALVE OPEN LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CREW SHUT DOWN THE RIGHT ENGINE, DIVERTED TO RST, AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE RIGHT ENGINE START VALVE, OPERATIONAL CHECK OK.

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