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Service difficulty report · Chip Detector · Doug MD88

Difficulty date: July 6, 2014
Submitted: July 7, 2014
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N403NV
Make and model: Doug MD88
Aircraft serial: 49764
Engine: Pwa JT8D219
System (JASC): 7260 · Turbine Engine Accessory Drive
Part: Chip Detector
Condition: Unsecure
Location: Lt Engine
Stage of operation: CL
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: K
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

AIR RETURN FOR LOSS OF LT ENG OIL PRESS. DURING INSPECTION, FOUND GEARBOX MAGNETIC CHIP DETECTOR MISSING FROM HOUSING & HANGING FROM FUEL BRIDLE. REPLACED CHIP DETECTOR ASSEMBLY IAW AMM 79-20-05. NO LEAKS NOTED, SERVICED LT ENG OIL TO FULL.

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