# SDR CKSA98508

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 28, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N6161C
- Make and model: Doug DC-8F-55
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8F-55](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8f-55) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45856
- Engine: Pwa JT3D3B
- System (JASC): [3610 · Pneumatic Distribution System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3610)
- Part: Duct
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Nr 1 Engine
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A, E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CKSA98508

## Discrepancy

ON CLIMBOUT APPROXIMATELY 2,000 FT, NR 1 ENGINE FIRE WARNING CAME ON.  DURING POWER LEVER REDUCTION LIGHT EXTINGUISHED.  PERFORMED ENGINE FIRE CHECKLIST, SHUTDOWN NR 1 ENGINE, NO FIRE BOTTLES USED.  NR 1 ENGINE FIRE LIGHT TESTED OK.  OIL PRESSURE 15 PSI AFTER SHUTDOWN.  SECURED LOOSE PNEUMATIC DUCTING AND CLEANED DIRTY CONNECTOR ON FIRE LOOP.  RAN ENGINE THREE TIMES TO TAKEOFF POWER FOR 5 MINS EACH TIME WITH NO FIRE WARNING FAULT.  CONFIRMED FIRE WARNING SYSTEM TEST NORMAL IAW DC8 MM 26-2-0.

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