SDR TWAA9613701

Service difficulty report · Connector · Boeing 727231

Difficulty date: November 7, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N54335
Make and model: Boeing 727231
Aircraft serial: 20462
System (JASC): 8012 · Engine Start Valves/Controls
Part: Connector
Condition: Loose
Location: Nr 1 Engine
Stage of operation: CR
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: E

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

What was found

STL - FLT 375 - DURING CRUISE, SHUT DOWN NR 1 ENGINE, SN 1541, DUE TO START VALVE LIGHT ILLUMINATION. FOUND DISCONNECT PLUG D374J, MFG PN CA3100KR28-11S727A, CONTAMINATED WITH MOISTURE. REPLACED THE D374J DISCONNECT PLUG. ENGINE START VALVE AND ENGINE OPERATION CHECKED NORMAL. ENGINE TOTAL TIME: 36,913 HOURS; 23,850 CYCLES. CHECK C-3 - 8-9-96 - JFK. (X)