SDR ABXA9600673

Service difficulty report · Compressor · Doug DC863F

Difficulty date: November 21, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N816AX
Make and model: Doug DC863F
Aircraft serial: 46093
System (JASC): 2110 · Cabin Compressor System
Part: Compressor
Part number: 5614845517
Condition: Failed
Location: Nr 3
Stage of operation: CR
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

AFTER 3 HOURS AT CRUISE, NR 3 CTC BEGAN TO SURGE FROM 10,000 RPM TO 35,000 RPM, ACCOMPANIED BY A BURNING ODOR FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. SHUTDOWN NR 3 CTC, COMPRESSOR NR 3 OVERHEAT LIGHT DID NOT COME ON. VERIFIED NR 3 CTC BAD, DEFERRED IAW DC-8 MEL 21-1 DI 816 348, PLACARDED.

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