# SDR RRXA991016

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 31, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N603AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N603AL), 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: 46003
- System (JASC): [7910 · Engine Oil Storage (Airframe Furnished)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7910)
- Part: O Ring
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Oil Cap
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: K, J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991016

## Discrepancy

DURING CLIMB-OUT, NR 1 ENG OIL QUANTITY DROPPED TO 4 QTS.  OIL PRESS FLUCTUATE AT 30-35 PSI, OIL TEMP 80DEG C.  PULLED NR 1 THROTTLE TO IDLE, OIL QUANTITY CONTINUED TO 3QTS AND STEADY.  DUMPED FUEL TO MAX LANDING WEIGHT AND RETURNED TO KFLL.  UPON INSPECTION FOUND CUT OIL CAP O-RING.  REPLACED O-RING, SERVICE ENGINE OIL TANK.  NO LEAKS ON ENG RUN UP.

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