SDR GTIA050051

Service difficulty report · Gauge · Doug DC981

Difficulty date: March 2, 2005
Submitted: April 11, 2005
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N811NK
Make and model: Doug DC981
Aircraft serial: 48017
Engine: Pwa JT8D217C
System (JASC): 7711 · Engine Pressure Ratio (EPR)
Part: Gauge
Condition: Defective
Location: Cockpit
Stage of operation: DE
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

WINDOW POPS WHEN IT PRESSURIZES AND LT EPR GAUGE ERRATIC READING TOP TO BOTTOM SCALE IN IDLE IN DESCENT, AIRCRAFT TAIL SWAP WITH 819NK. PRESSURIZED AC NO POP - OK FOR CONTINUED SERVICE, REMOVED AND REPLACED NR1 EPR GAUGE. OPS CHECK NORMAL. (K)

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