# SDR RRXA98559

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 7, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N811AL
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-71
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-71](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-8-71) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46099
- Engine: Ge CFM562C1
- System (JASC): [7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7200)
- Part: Engine
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Nr 4
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: J, M
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA98559

## Discrepancy

SHUT NR 4 DOWN AT 0535Z DUE SURGING AND HIGH EGT.  RETARDED POWER LEVER AND AT 40 PERCENT N1 EGT READ 804DEG.  ACFT FERRIED TO KGSO FOR ENGINE CHANGE.  REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 4 ENGINE IAW EMERY ENG CHANGE CARD ME091.

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