SDR TWAA9781004

Service difficulty report · Bushing · Boeing 727231

Difficulty date: July 21, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N64346
Make and model: Boeing 727231
Aircraft serial: 21633
Engine: Pwa JT8D9A
System (JASC): 7260 · Turbine Engine Accessory Drive
Part: Bushing
Part number: 313594
Condition: Failed
Location: Nr 1 Eng Gearbox
Stage of operation: CR
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

STL - FLT 299 - DURING CRUISE, NR 1 ENGINE, SN 3903, WAS SHUT DOWN DUE TO DROP IN OIL QUANTITY. REMOVED AND REPLACED BUSHING, MFG PN 313594, MANUFACTURED BY PRATT & WHITNEY, AND SEAL IN GEARBOX, MFG PN M3248-1-908. ENGINE TOTAL TIME: 63,867 HOURS; 44,078 CYCLES. CHECK C - 11-4-96 - MCI. (X)