# SDR NACA20040031

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 31, 2004
- Submitted: September 1, 2004
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N779TA
- Make and model: Doug DC-6
- Registry model: [Doug DC-6](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-6) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45529
- Aircraft time: 39,751 hours
- Engine: Pwa R2800CB3
- Engine time: 108 hours
- System (JASC): [8510 · Reciprocating Engine Front Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8510)
- Part: Case
- Part serial: 1LCX4
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Engine Nose
- Part time: 108 hours
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: K, J
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NACA20040031

## Discrepancy

NR 1 ENGINE SHUT DOWN DUE TO EXCESSIVE OIL LOSS.  REPLACED NR 1 ENGINE NOSE CASE ASSEMBLY DUE TO A BLOWN ACCESSORY PLUG.

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