# SDR UPS96821743

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 11, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N874UP
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-73F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-73F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-73f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46074
- Engine: Ge CFM562
- System (JASC): [7261 · Turbine Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7261)
- Part: Drain Cap
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Nr 4 Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: K, J
- Precautionary procedure: E, A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS96821743

## Discrepancy

INSPECTION TYPE-N/A, DURING 2.5 HR FLIGHT MONITORED NR 4 OIL QTY DROP TO JUST OVER 2 QTS.  PERFORMED INFLIGHT ENGINE SHUTDOWN IAW QRH, AIR DIVERT TO BOS.  FOUND NR 4 ENG QAD PAD DRAIN FITTING CAP BACKED OFF, TORQUES CAP AND RAN ENG, NO FURTHER LEAKS NOTED 80-10-01 IAW.

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