# SDR AUS20010946

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 29, 2001
- Submitted: October 15, 2001
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Doug DC3C-S1C3G
- Registry model: [Doug DC3C-S1C3G](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc3c-s1c3g) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa R183092
- Propeller: Hamstd 23E50
- System (JASC): [8500 · Engine (Reciprocating)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8500)
- Part: Engine
- Condition: Making Metal
- Location: Right
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: E, F
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010946

## Discrepancy

(AUS) RT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE DECREASED AND TEMPERATURE INCREASED. INVESTIGATION FOUND EXTENSIVE METAL CONTAMINATION. ENGINE WAS ON A TEST FLIGHT FOR RT ENGINE INSTALLATION. THE ENGINE HAD JUST BEEN REPAIRED WITH SUPERCHARGER BEARINGS AND SOME CYLINDER BAFFLES REPLACED.

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