# SDR ABXA9600676

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 27, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N851AX
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-61
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-61](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-61) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45940
- Engine: Pwa JT3D3B
- System (JASC): [2612 · Fire Detection](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2612)
- Part: Fire Loop
- Part number: 3771523
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Nr 2 Engine
- Stage of operation: DE
- Nature of condition: N
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9600676

## Discrepancy

CREW REPORTED, THEY EXPERIENCED A BRIEF FIRE BELL AND MASTER FIRE WARNING LIGHT ON DESCENT.  UNABLE TO VERIFY WHICH ENGINE, SUSPECT NR 2 ENGINE DUE TO PREVIOUS HISTORY.  CHECKED ALL ENGINE FIRE SENSING ELEMENTS IAW DC-8 MM 26-10-1, ALL TESTED GOOD.  REPLACED NR 2 LOWER FIRE SENSING LOOP IAW DC-8 MM 26-10-1.  ALL ENGINE FIRE WARNING SYSTEMS AND INDICATIONS OPERATE NORMALLY IAW DC-8 MM.

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