# SDR RRXA991015

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 27, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N831AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N831AL), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-73F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-73F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-73f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46146
- System (JASC): [7910 · Engine Oil Storage (Airframe Furnished)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7910)
- Part: O Ring
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Oil Cap
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: K, J
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991015

## Discrepancy

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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