SDR WX0400003

Service difficulty report · Filter · Doug DC983

Difficulty date: January 18, 2003
Submitted: September 28, 2004
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N862GA
Make and model: Doug DC983
Aircraft serial: 49556
System (JASC): 7900 · Engine Oil System (Airframe Furnished)
Part: Filter
Condition: Clogged
Location: Lt Engine Oil
Stage of operation: TO
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: C

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

What was found

ON DEPARTURE FROM STL, AT APPROXIMATELY 80 KNOTS DURING TAKEOFF, THE LEFT ENGINE OIL STRAINER CLOGGING ANNUNCIATOR ILLUMINATED. THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AND THE AIRCRAFT TAXIED BACK TO THE GATE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE MAIN OIL STRAINER. THE SYSTEM LEAK CHECKED GOOD AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)

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