SDR RRXA98064

Service difficulty report · Seal · Doug DC871F

Difficulty date
February 28, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N8091U
Make and model
Doug DC871F
Aircraft serial
45995
Engine
Ge CFM562C5
Part
Seal
Part number
305115704060
Condition
Cut
Location
Nr 3 Engine
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
E, A

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

What was found

DURING CLIMBOUT LOST OIL QUANTITY ON NR 3 WITH OIL PRESSURE FLUCTUATING. PUT NR 3 THROTTLE TO IDLE, AFTER 2 MINUTES LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ACCOMPLISHED INFLIGHT SHUTDOWN CHECKLIST. ON GROUND CHK FOUND STARTER CASE SEAL LEAKS. REMOVED STARTER AND REPLACED CUT CASE SEAL. REPLACED AND SERVICED STARTER, GRD RUN, NO LEAKS. NOTE CHECKED ENG FINGER SCREENS (4) OK. REPLACED SCREEN, NO LEAKS.

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