SDR 9901132703

Service difficulty report · Fuel Pump · Boeing 727225

Difficulty date
March 23, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N8878Z
Make and model
Boeing 727225
Aircraft serial
21451
Engine
Pwa JT8D15A
Part
Fuel Pump
Part number
378200
Condition
Failed
Location
Left Engine
Part time
35,129 hours
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
X
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 CLIMB-OUT, THE LEFT ENGINE EXPERIENCED A FLAMEOUT. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO FAR AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LEFT ENGINE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL CONTROL. ENGINE OPERATIONAL CHECK OK. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.