# SDR CA971015032

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 7, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Boeing 727171C
- Engine: Pwa JT8D7A
- System (JASC): [7830 · Engine Thrust Reverser](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7830)
- Part: Selector Valve
- Part number: 65378316
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Thrust Reverser
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA971015032

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING A "C" CHECK INSPECTION THE THRUST REVERSER SELECTOR VALVE OF NR1 ENGINE WAS FOUND TO HAVE A LEAKING SHAFT SEAL, THE SELECTOR WAS REMOVED AND A SERVICEABLE UNIT INSTALLED AND THE SYSTEM RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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