# SDR CA970811003

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 7, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Boeing 727-200
- Registry model: [Boeing 727-200](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-200) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa JT8D15
- System (JASC): [7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7200)
- Part: Engine
- Condition: Making Metal
- Location: #3 Position
- Stage of operation: DE
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970811003

## Discrepancy

(CAN) ON DESCENT #3 ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, ACCOMPANIED WITH A DROP IN OIL PRESSURE INDICATION. THE FLIGHT CONTINUED WITH THE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT BEING EXTINGUISHED BY MANIPULATION OF THE #3 ENGINE THRUST LEVER. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND THE #3 ENGINE MAIN OIL FILTER WITH METAL CONTAMINATION. THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED FROM THE AIRCRAFT.

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