SDR WRLA97024

Service difficulty report · Engine · Doug DC1030

Difficulty date
June 5, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N9MMAZ
Make and model
Doug DC1030
Aircraft serial
46933
Engine
Ge CF650C2
Part
Engine
Part number
ACG7006501
Condition
Oil Loss
Location
Nr 3 Eng
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
K, J
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

DURING CRUISE, FLT CREW NOTED THAT NR 3 ENGINE OIL QTY WAS FALLING. FLIGHT CREW ELECTED TO DIVERT AIRCRAFT FOR MAINTENANCE INVESTIGATION. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF LOSS. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF A LEAK, AND NO INDICATION THAT OIL WAS BEING CONSUMED BY ENGINE. ENGINE WAS SERVICED TO FULL. GROUND RUN WITH NO LEAKS NOTED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)

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