# SDR EISA96196

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 22, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N368PA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N368PA), registered now
- Make and model: Boeing 727221
- Aircraft serial: 22540
- Engine: Pwa JT8D17
- System (JASC): [7261 · Turbine Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7261)
- Part: Fitting
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Nr 3 Engine
- Stage of operation: AP
- Nature of condition: K, J
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA96196

## Discrepancy

ENGINE NR 3 OIL QTY BEGAN RAPIDLY DROPPING ON APPROACH AND OIL TEMPERATURE ENTERED YELLOW BAND.  ENGINE SHUTDOWN ACCOMPLISHED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 GALLON REMAINING UPON LANDING.  OIL SYSTEM INSPECTED, BANJO FITTING ON SYSTEM RETURN FOUND LOOSE.  THREAD PITCH CHECKED AND FOUND SATISFACTORY, FITTING REPACKED.  ENGINE RUN AND LEAK CHECK GOOD.  (M)

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