# SDR SIMA953053

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 1, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N242AT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N242AT), registered now
- Make and model: Aerosp ATR 42-300
- Registry model: [Aerosp ATR 42-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-aeritalia-atr-42-300) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 242
- Engine: Pwa PW120
- System (JASC): [7261 · Turbine Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7261)
- Part: Vent Tube O-Ring
- Part number: ST3086013
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Nr 1 Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A, E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA953053

## Discrepancy

SBN - FLT 4023 - NR 1 ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING ILLUMINATED WITH OIL PRESSURE FLUCTUATING AT 40-45.  CAPTAIN DIVERTED TO SBN AFTER SHUTTING DOWN ENGINE DURING FLIGHT.  FOUND OIL LEVEL LOW.  REMOVED AND INSPECTED O-RING ON OIL VENT TRANSFER TUBE AND TIGHTENED B-NUT ON SCAVENGE TUBE.  PERFORMED LOW OIL PRESSURE CHECK IAW P/W MM.  CHECKED GOOD.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.  (X)

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