SDR RRXA991015

Service difficulty report · O Ring · Doug DC873F

Difficulty date: May 27, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N831AL
Make and model: Doug DC873F
Aircraft serial: 46146
System (JASC): 7910 · Engine Oil Storage (Airframe Furnished)
Part: O Ring
Condition: Leaking
Location: Oil Cap
Stage of operation: CR
Nature of condition: K, J
Precautionary procedure: E

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

What was found

NR 4 ENG OIL QTY WENT TO ZERO IN FLT, OIL PRESSURE FLUCTUATED FROM 13 TO 20 PSI. SHUT DOWN ENGINE FOR PRECAUTION. WINDMILLING OIL AT 4PS. REMOVED AND REPLACED O-RING ON CAP. SERVICED OIL, 13 QUARTS. NR 4 ENG OPS CHECKS GOOD PER CFM MM 71-00.

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