# SDR MEX2003493

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 16, 2003
- Submitted: November 19, 2003
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N216AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N216AM), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-87
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-87](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-87) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 49586
- Engine: Pwa JT8D*
- System (JASC): [7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7200)
- Part: Engine
- Condition: Out Of Trim
- Location: Left
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MEX2003493

## Discrepancy

CAPTAIN REPORTED THAT AFTER ENGINES STARTING READINGS IN LT ENGINE WERE OUT OF LIMITS N2 AND EGT`S RISE TO 480.  TECHNICAL PERSONNEL PERFORMED TRIM TO LT ENGINE AND IT WAS TESTED IAW MM 73-2-01, BEING PARAMETERS BETWEEN THEIR OPERATIONAL LIMITS.(K)

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