SDR CAL950272

Service difficulty report · Seal · Doug DC932

Difficulty date
April 14, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N12539
Make and model
Doug DC932
Aircraft serial
45792
Engine
Pwa JT8D9
Part
Seal
Condition
Worn
Location
Nr 2 Engine
Stage of operation
AP
Nature of condition
E
Precautionary procedure
J, K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

THE NR 2 ENGINE OIL QUANTITY DECREASED TO EIGHT QUARTS DURING CRUISE, BUT THE QUANTITY STABILIZED. THE QUANTITY DECREASED TO FOUR QUARTS DURING APPROACH, BUT STABILIZED AGAIN. THE QUANTITY HAD DROPPED TO ZERO BY LANDING. THE NR 2 ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN ON LANDING ROLL. THE NR 2 ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. THE SDR WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR PART INFORMATION PENDING INVESTIGATION. *S/D* SHOP FINDINGS REPORTED A WORN 4.5 CARBON SEAL AND SPACER.

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