# SDR RRXA97310

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 7, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N8079U
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-71F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-71F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-71f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45947
- Engine: Ge CFM562C1
- System (JASC): [7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7200)
- Part: Engine
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Nr 3
- Stage of operation: DE
- Nature of condition: E, K, J
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA97310

## Discrepancy

NR 3 ENGINE HAD A VIBRATION.  PRECAUTIONARY SHUT DOWN, 0 - OIL QUANTITY.  FOUND OIL RESIDUE AND METAL FRAGMENTS IN TAILPIPE AREA OF NR 3 ENG.  PREPARED A/C FOR ONE ENG INOPERATIVE FERRY FLT IAW EWA FORM MEO 30.

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