# SDR CA040405008

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 3, 2004
- Submitted: October 5, 2004
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Doug C-54A
- Registry model: [Doug C-54A](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-c-54a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 68,000 hours
- Engine: Pwa R20007M2
- System (JASC): [8500 · Engine (Reciprocating)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8500)
- Part: Engine
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Nr 3
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040405008

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING CRUISE, THE CREW NOTICED THAT THE NR 3 ENGING WAS STARTING TO OVERSPEED. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN, PROPELLER FEATHERED, AND THE FLT RESUMED WITHOUTANY FURTHER ACTION.

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