Garrett TFE731-2-2B airworthiness directives

Manufacturer (registry): GARRETT
Model: TFE731-2-2B
Registry code: 29116
Installed in: 25 registered aircraft
Type: Turbo-fan
Power: 3,500 lb thrust

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

ADs whose products match this engine model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

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Registered aircraft · 25

N101AJCsc Delaware Trust Co Trustee · Wilmington, DEBuilt 1974 · S/N 36-008 N108RBAerotrust Services Corp Trustee · Wilmington, DEBuilt 1976 · S/N 097 N12FNGh Equipment LLC · Dover, DEBuilt 1975 · S/N 016

See all 25 registered aircraft

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('29116')
  ORDER BY n_number"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('29116')
ORDER BY n_number

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NTSB investigations · 2

Aircraft matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Sys/Comp malf/fail (non-power)1 case

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Tire casingAircraft1 case

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Loss of engine power1 case

Of 1 case with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ERA23LA075Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGates Lear Jet 36 · Newport News, VAA left main landing gear tire rupture during takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun.Nov 30, 2022 · N12FN · Substantial damage NTSB ENG07IA030Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportLearjet 36 · Bismarck, NDA total loss of engine power during takeoff due to the right engine sustaining a fractured fan blade after the ingestion of a mallard duck. Some liberated fan blade fragments were uncontained, penetrating the nacelle.Jun 4, 2007 · N136DH · Minor damage

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SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('29116') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('29116')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('29116')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

FAA incident reports · 5

Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20221130021419AGates Lear Jet 36 · Newport News, VAAt approxinately 1238Z, a restriced category Learjet 36, call sign FST12 (operating under public aircraft operations) encountered sequential blown left main landing gear tires at V1 of the departure roll near taxiway foxtrot. The left brake calipers were…Nov 30, 2022 · N12FN · Substantial damage Incident 20220822020709IGates Lear Jet 35 · Englewood, COOn 8/22/2022 @ kapa, at approximately 13:35 local, [privacy data omitted] a LR-35 aircraft attempted to land on rwy 17L. This was a CFR135 flight with four persons on board, two pilots and two passengers. Review of the airport video footage shows on initial…Aug 22, 2022 · N135AJ · Minor damage Incident 20090213004299ILear 35A · Newport News, VA(-23) During a go-around/missed approach after a single engine ILS on the check ride, the left engine fuel computer light flickered on and the left engine quickly spooled down. The crew entered the downwind at kphf, declared an emergency and initiated an…Feb 13, 2009 · N52FN · No damage Incident 20050228003269ILear 36A · Lincolnton, NC(-23) Aircraft landed on wet/slushy runway late at night. Aircraft went off end of runway 300 feet. Fixed base operator was closed. Last runway report indicated runway was wet, but no ice report. Pilot had continued to get updated weather for destination area…Feb 28, 2005 · N136DH Incident 19870909064419ILear 36A · Tulsa, OKLanded a little long and overran the runways end. Longer parallel runway closed for construction.Sep 9, 1987 · N101AJ

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('29116')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('29116')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

Service difficulty reports · 248

SDR KC8A20241211005Sensor · faultedRIGHT ENGINE ROLLED BACK AND SHUT DOWN ON DESCENT. REPLACED RH ENGINE INLET PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE SENSOR WITH A SERVICEABLE INSPECTED/TESTED SENSOR. COMPLIED WITH GROUND RUN AND ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES. NO DEFECTS NOTED. ALL WORK WAS ACCOMPLISHED IN ACCORDANCDec 11, 2024 · N298CK · Lear 35A · Engine Temperature Indicating System SDR KC8A2023032876Fire Loop · crackedAIRCRAFT FLYING DURING CRUISE, RIGHT ENGINE GAVE A MOMENTARY FIRE WARNING LIGHT. NO SECONDARY INDICATIONS NOTICED. AIRCRAFT DESCENDED TO DESTINATION AIRPORT KYIP WITH NO FURTHER ISSUES. AFTER INVESTIGATION, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE TAIL PIPE FIRE DETECT LOOP ELEMMar 27, 2023 · N913CK · Lear 35LEAR · Fire Detection SDR KC8A2023031475Element · unknownAIRCRAFT FLYING IN CRUISE AT FLIGHT LEVEL 370, RIGHT ENGINE GAVE A MOMENTARY FIRE WARNING LIGHT. NO OTHER SECONDARY INDICATIONS WERE NOTICED. AIRCRAFT DESCENDED TO DESTINATION KYIP WITH NO OTHER ISSUES. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE TAIL PMar 13, 2023 · N913CK · Lear 35LEAR · Fire Detection

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_key = 'TFE73122B'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_key = 'TFE73122B'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.