SDR TWAA9613801

Service difficulty report · Engine · Boeing 727231

Difficulty date: November 9, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N84355
Make and model: Boeing 727231
Aircraft serial: 21987
Engine: Pwa JT8D15
System (JASC): 7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
Part: Engine
Condition: Failed
Location: Nr 3 Engine
Stage of operation: CL
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

MIA - FLT 149 - DURING CLIMB, SHUT DOWN NR 3 ENGINE, SN 3940, DUE TO OIL LOSS. FOUND INTERNAL OIL LEAK WITH TURBINE AND TAILPIPE OIL COVERED. CHANGED ENGINE. ENGINE OPERATION THEN CHECKED NORMAL. ENGINE TOTAL TIME: 59,561 HOURS; 40,218 CYCLES. CHECK C-1 - 2-13-96 - JFK. (X)