# SDR ABXA9900228

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 18, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N817AX
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-63
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-63](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-8-63) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45928
- Engine: Pwa JT3D7
- System (JASC): [7931 · Engine Oil Pressure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7931)
- Part: Switch
- Part number: 1G1741A
- Condition: Defective
- Location: Nr 1 Oil Press
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: N
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9900228

## Discrepancy

NR 1 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING CRUISE.  OIL PRESSURE GAUGE READ 50 PSI.  REDUCED POWER, NO HELP.  SECURED ENGINE IAW DC8, OPS MANUAL.  REPLACED NR 1 ENGINE OIL LOW PRESSURE SWITCH AND MAIN ENGINE OIL FILTER.  LEAK AND OPS CHECKED GOOD.

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