# SDR 98ZZZX606

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 21, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N530KF
- Make and model: Boeing 727-61
- Registry model: [Boeing 727-61](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-61) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 19176
- System (JASC): [8012 · Engine Start Valves/Controls](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8012)
- Part: Start Valve
- Part number: 39223411
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Nr 3 Engine
- 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/98ZZZX606

## Discrepancy

1-21-98 AT 0830 HOURS.  AIRCRAFT WAS ON DEPARTURE CLIMBING THROUGH 5,000 FEET AGL WHEN CREW NOTICED NR 3 START VALVE LIGHT ON.  PILOT DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND LANDED AIRCRAFT.  MAINTENANCE PERFORMED INSPECTION AND REPLACED NR 3 ENGINE START VALVE AND PRESSURE SWITCH.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE AND COMPLETED FLIGHT WITH NO FURTHER INCIDENTS.

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