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An MD83 captain reported observing an oil strainer clog light. After running the QRH and coordinating with dispatch; the decision was made to divert to the nearest suitable airport.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 902309 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201007 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.ARTCC |
| State Reference | US |
| Environment | |
| Flight Conditions | VMC |
| Light | Dusk |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | MD-83 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Cruise |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Powerplant Lubrication System |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Captain Pilot Flying |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical |
Narrative:
Right oil strainer clog light on overhead came on. Followed procedures in QRH and problem resolved several times. However the light came on with lower power settings. We descended from FL340 to FL240 and contacted dispatch. We both decided to make a precautionary landing. All engine parameters were normal and we did not declare an emergency. [The] airport did decide to have emergency equipment standing by on the ground. The descent and approach were followed with normal procedures. Maintenance met the airplane at the gate where they changed the right engine filter. After this was completed we continued to [destination].
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: An MD83 Captain reported observing an oil strainer clog light. After running the QRH and coordinating with Dispatch; the decision was made to divert to the nearest suitable airport.
Narrative: Right oil strainer clog light on overhead came on. Followed procedures in QRH and problem resolved several times. However the light came on with lower power settings. We descended from FL340 to FL240 and contacted Dispatch. We both decided to make a precautionary landing. All engine parameters were normal and we did not declare an emergency. [The] airport did decide to have emergency equipment standing by on the ground. The descent and approach were followed with normal procedures. Maintenance met the airplane at the gate where they changed the right engine filter. After this was completed we continued to [destination].
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of April 2012 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.