# SDR UPS08853242

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 29, 2008
- Submitted: September 4, 2008
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N801UP
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-73F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-73F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-73f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46101
- System (JASC): [2910 · Hydraulic System, Main](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2910)
- Part: Seal
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Hyd System
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: K, J
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS08853242

## Discrepancy

CREW EXPERIENCED SLOW LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID DURING FLIGHT.  COMPLETED LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID CHECKLIST AND WERE ABLE TO STOP THE LOSS.  CREW DECLARED AN EMERGENCY & CONTINUED TO SDF WHERE AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY.  REPLACED HYD QTY TRANSMITTER SEAL REF MM 29-30-01-2.  LEAK CHECKS OK.

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