SDR 99ZZZX2575

Service difficulty report · Engine · Doug DC3C

Difficulty date
June 17, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N5831B
Make and model
Doug DC3C
Aircraft serial
AC4210082
Engine
Pwa R183092
Part
Engine
Condition
Failed
Location
Oil Cooler
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
K, J
Precautionary procedure
E

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

What was found

APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF, PILOT NOTICED OIL PRESSURE DROPPING. ENGINE WAS SECURED AND PROPELLER FEATHERED WHEN MINIMUM PRESSURE WAS OBTAINED. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE ENGINE OIL OUT TO OIL COOLER IN LINE HAD BROKEN. LINE WAS REPLACED AND OIL TANK REFILLED. ENGINE GROUND RAN, NO LEAKS NOTED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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