# SDR ABXA9800451

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 13, 1998
- 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): [7920 · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7920)
- Part: Relief Valve
- Part number: 779606
- Condition: Defective
- Location: Nr 2 Engine
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: K, J
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9800451

## Discrepancy

AFTER TAKEOFF NR 2 ENGINE OIL QUANTITY DROPPED FROM 9.1 GAL TO 4 GAL AND WAS DECREASING.  SHUT NR 2 ENGINE DOWN.  ENGINE WINDMILLED FOR ONE HOUR.  OIL PRESSURE STAYED AT 35 PSI UNTIL THE LAST 15-20 MINUTES THEN DROPPED TO 11-15.  REPLACED OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE.

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