# SDR AALA20010811

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 16, 2001
- Submitted: May 30, 2001
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N90511
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-82
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-82](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-82) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 49805
- System (JASC): [7910 · Engine Oil Storage (Airframe Furnished)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7910)
- Part: Cap
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Nr 1 Engine
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: K, J
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20010811

## Discrepancy

LAX - FLT 1816 - EN ROUTE LGB-LAX - SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, LEFT ENGINE OIL BEGAN TO DECREASE.  RAN OIL QUANTITY DECREASING CHECK LIST.  LANDED LAX WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.  RE-SECURED LEFT SIDE ENGINE OIL TANK CAP.  SERVICED LEFT SIDE ENGINE OIL TANK.  REPLACED MAIN OIL FILTER.  LEAK CHECKED OK.  SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION.  (M)

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