# SDR MWEA030176

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 16, 2003
- Submitted: April 18, 2003
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N601ME
- Make and model: Doug MD-88
- Registry model: [Doug MD-88](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-88) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 49762
- Aircraft time: 49,436 hours, 17,409 cycles
- System (JASC): [8010 · Engine Cranking](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8010)
- Part: Duct
- Part number: 59382541
- Condition: Defective
- Location: Engine Start
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: D
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA030176

## Discrepancy

LEFT START VALVE WILL NOT OPEN.  REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT ENGINE PNEUMATIC STARTER DUCT.

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