# Garrett TFE731-3A

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 29094
- Manufacturer (registry): GARRETT
- Model: TFE731-3A
- Engine type: Turbo-fan
- Power: 3,700 lb thrust
- Data sheet: [TCDS E6WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E6WE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Honeywell Aerospace US LLC
- Installed in: 6 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/garrett-tfe731-3a

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

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2010-06-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-06-11): Second stage low-pressure compressor rotor (LPCR) discs · Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-2A, TFE731-2C and 16 more. Effective Apr 21, 2010
- [AD 2005-13-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-13-07): Turbine rotor discs. · Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-2A, TFE731-2B and 12 more. Effective Jul 27, 2005
- [AD 2005-05-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-05-15): (LPT) stage 1 disks · Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-2C, TFE731-3 and 5 more. Effective Apr 18, 2005
- [AD 2001-23-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-09): Fan Rotor Discs · Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-2A, TFE731-2B and 14 more. Effective Dec 21, 2001
- [AD 2000-15-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-15-09): HPC Impeller · Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-2A, TFE731-2B and 20 more. Effective Oct 10, 2000
- [AD 98-17-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-17-01-R1): Flex Fuel Tube · Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-2A, TFE731-2B and 14 more. Effective Nov 29, 1999
- [AD 96-05-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-05-03): Fan rotor disks · Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-2A, TFE731-2B and 13 more. Effective Apr 2, 1996
- [AD 96-04-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-04-01): Fan Rotor Assembly · Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-2A, TFE731-2B and 12 more. Effective Mar 15, 1996
- [AD 95-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-07-02): Low Pressure Turbine Disks · Honeywell International TFE731-3, TFE731-3A, TFE731-3AR and 3 more. Effective Jun 19, 1995
- [AD 94-23-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-23-05): Honeywell International TFE731-3A and TFE731-3AR. Effective Dec 1, 1994
- [AD 94-07-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-07-03): Turbine Nozzles · Honeywell International TFE731-2A, TFE731-3, TFE731-3A and 4 more. Effective Jun 6, 1994
- [AD 92-21-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-21-06): Low Pressure Turbine (LPT) Rotor Disks · Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-3, TFE731-3A and 2 more. Effective Nov 27, 1992
- [AD 90-24-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-24-06): Thermocouple Lead Assemblies · Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-2A, TFE731-3 and 8 more. Effective Nov 13, 1990
- [AD 90-03-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-03-04): High Pressure Turbine Rotor Discs · Honeywell International TFE731-3, TFE731-3A, TFE731-3AR and 1 more. Effective Feb 22, 1990
- [AD 88-18-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-18-03): High Pressure Turbine Rotor Disc · Honeywell International TFE731-3, TFE731-3A, TFE731-3AR and 1 more. Effective Jul 21, 1989
- [AD 86-03-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-03-01): Turbine Interstage Transition Ducts · Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-3, TFE731-3A and 4 more. Effective Feb 24, 1986
- [AD 82-23-03 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-23-03-R1): High Pressure Compressor Impellers · Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-2A, TFE731-2B and 12 more. Effective Dec 9, 1983
- [AD 81-24-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-24-08): Turbine Interstage Transition Ducts · Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-3, TFE731-3A and 2 more. Effective Jan 6, 1982
- [AD 75-07-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-07-10): Transfer Gearbox Vertical Bevel Gear Bearing · Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-2A, TFE731-2B and 12 more. Effective May 1, 1975

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 98-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-17-01) (historical): Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-2A, TFE731-2B and 14 more. Effective Oct 13, 1998
- [AD 96-18-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-18-13) (historical): Fan rotor disk · Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-2A, TFE731-3 and 10 more. Effective Nov 12, 1996

## Registered aircraft (6)

- [N270JP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N270JP): [Lopez Fabio A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOPEZ%20FABIO%20A), [Denver, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Denver), S/N 078
- [N355RM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N355RM): [Lopez Fabio A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOPEZ%20FABIO%20A), [Denver, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Denver), built 1982, S/N 033
- [N686BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N686BC): [Dodson International Parts Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DODSON%20INTERNATIONAL%20PARTS%20INC), [Rantoul, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Rantoul), S/N 039
- [N762MG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N762MG): [1mg LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/1MG%20LLC), [Fort Wayne, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Fort%20Wayne), built 1982, S/N 035
- [N777BL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N777BL): [Blackstone Mm Assets LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLACKSTONE%20MM%20ASSETS%20LLC), [Beverly Hills, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Beverly%20Hills), built 1990, S/N 048
- [N989AW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N989AW): [Air Gato Enterprises Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20GATO%20ENTERPRISES%20INC), [Clearwater, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Clearwater), built 1982, S/N 019

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this engine model.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20240226001359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240226001359I), Feb 26, 2024: Gates Learjet Corp 55 (N989AW), St. Petersburg, FL, Minor damage. St Petersburg-clearwater, FL (pie): [privacy data omitted], LJ55, pie - Mroc, departed runway 36 and declared an Emergency due to a blown tire. Aircraft…
- [Incident 20240126001719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240126001719I), Jan 26, 2024: Israel Aircraft Industries 1125 WESTWIND ASTRA (N777BL), Leesburg, FL, Minor damage. Crew on [privacy data omitted], experienced the outer layer of the copilot windshield cracked during cruise flight at 35,000 feet enroute from kbna to klee.…

## Service difficulty reports (33)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2017F00178](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017F00178), Sep 20, 2017: FLOW VALVE. FAULTY. ON DEPARTING KCXY "CABIN ALT" LIGHT ILLUMINATED PASSING THROUGH 10,000 FEET. CAPTAIN ELECTED TO LAND AT KMDT INSTEAD OF THE FILED DESTINATION (FXE).
- [SDR 2016F00229](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016F00229), Nov 3, 2016: LINE. WORN. LOST HYDRAULIC FLUID. FOUND HYD LINE WORN.
- [SDR G41A20160628002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/G41A20160628002), Jun 24, 2016: WIRE. PULLED. ON THE AFTERNOON OF 6-24-2016, ACFT DEPARTED, AT FL290, THE CAPTAIN NOTICED THE NR 2 ENGINE HAD STARTED A SLIGHT ROLLBACK ON THE N1 AND N2 INDICATORS. THEY ATTE
- [SDR G41A20160203001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/G41A20160203001), Jan 31, 2016: FILTER. COLLAPSED. AFTER DEPART, CLIMBING THROUGH 34000', THE CAPTAIN NOTICED THE MASTER WARNING FLASHING, LT FUEL PRESS LIGHT FLASHED MOMENTARILY, WENT OUT & THEN CAME BACK ON. T
- [SDR 2015FA0000388](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000388), Aug 19, 2015: VALVE. LEAKING. ON DESCENT, THE CAPTAIN NOTICED THE OIL PRESSURE ON THE RT ENGINE, FLUCTUATING FROM NORMAL OPERATING PRESSURE OF 42PSI DOWN TO 25PSI. IT GRADUALLY DROPPED DOWN 
- [SDR A8JA201506040021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/A8JA201506040021), Jun 4, 2015: INDICATOR. FAULTY. AT APPROX 0800 CST AT, TAXIED ACFT TO RUNWAY 12R FOR DEPARTURE. CREW SET THRUST ON ENGS & NOTICED NO N1 INDICATION ON NR 1 ENG. ALL OTHER INDICATIONS WERE NORMA
- [SDR G41A20141126002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/G41A20141126002), Nov 23, 2014: UNKNOWN. MALFUNCTIONED. EN ROUTE, THE CAPTAIN EXPERIENCED THE RT & LT ADIS FAILING WITH FLAGS & NO USE FULL INFORMATION. AN EMER WAS DECLARED & THE CAPTAIN STARTED DESCENDING. DESCENDI
- [SDR G41A2013F00113](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/G41A2013F00113), Jul 14, 2013: TURBINE BLADES. DAMAGED. STARTING ENGINES PREPARING FOR DEPARTURE, NR 2 ENGINE RUNNING AFTER BEING STARTED WITH A POWER CART. CAPTAIN DECIDED TO TAXI OUT AND START NR 2 ENGINE. NR 2 STA
- [SDR G41A20130613002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/G41A20130613002), Jun 12, 2013: CONNECTOR. DAMAGED. DURING CLIMB, BETWEEN 150 AND 170, CABIN AREA BECAME UNCOMFORTABLY WARM. CREW NOTICED CABIN TEMPERATURE INDICATOR WAS INDICATING FULL HOT AND WOULD NOT MOVE IN 
- [SDR BKEA2012F00041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BKEA2012F00041), Jan 19, 2012: LANDING GEAR. INOPERATIVE. AFTER T/O, THE LANDING GEAR HANDLE WAS SELECTED TO THE UP POSITION AND LANDING GEAR FAILED TO RETRACT. PILOTS THEN PROCEDED TO RETURN TO DEPARTURE.
- [SDR CA110816009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110816009), Jul 25, 2011: TURBINE. FAILED. (CAN) AFTER ENGINE START THE PILOTS HEARD A STRANGE SOUND FROM THE NR 2 ENGINE AND IMMEDIATELY SHUTDOWN. MX CONTACTED MFG WHO INSTRUCTED THE PILOTS TO RUN THE E
- [SDR 2011F00143](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011F00143), Jun 12, 2011: WARNING LIGHT. FALSE ACTIVATION. DEPARTING, THE CAPTAIN REPORTED THAT AT ABOUT 60 KTS THE AMBER CABIN PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE CAPTAIN DECIDED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF. AFTER ROLLING
- [SDR 2010FA0001007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001007), Sep 3, 2010: O-RING. DAMAGED. (QFYR) O-RING PACKING FAILED ON THE LT MLG ACTUATOR SWIVEL FITTING ALLOWING HYDRAULIC FLUID TO LEAK OVERBOARD. THIS O-RING IS AT THE BASE OF THE SWIVEL FITTING.
- [SDR V6N2010F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/V6N2010F00000), Mar 19, 2010: ENGINE. FAILED. ENROUTE, ACFT EXPERIENCED A LOUD BANG AND SHUDDER WITH SUBSEQUENT IMMEDIATE LOSS OF THE RT ENGINE. AIRCREW EXECUTED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND LANDED UNEVENTFULLY
- [SDR OZCA11082009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/OZCA11082009), Nov 8, 2009: VALVE. DEFECTIVE. DURING A REPOSITIONING FLIGHT FROM FLL TO ORL AFTER DEPARTURE THE CAPTAIN NOTICED SMOKE FORMING IN THE CABIN AND RETURNED TO FLL FOR AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. MAIN
- [SDR DELA200800001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DELA200800001), Feb 7, 2008: OIL SYSTEM. LOW. DURING CLIMB DETECTED LIGHT SMOKE ODOR IN A/C. OIL PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON IN FLIGHT CLIMBING THROUGHFL300, REMAINED ON FOR APPROX 1 MIN. ANALOG GAUGE SHOWED 25 
- [SDR DELR200800001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DELR200800001), Feb 7, 2008: OIL SYSTEM. LOW. DURING CLIMB, SMELLED LIGHT SMOKE ODOR IN A/C. OIL PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON IN FLIGHT CLIMBING THROUGH FL300, REMAINED ON FOR APPROX 1 MIN. ANALOG GAUGE SHOWED 25
- [SDR CA071212003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA071212003), May 10, 2007: RING. INCORRECT. (CAN) MODIFICATION OF LOCKING PIN SLOT OF ITEM (PN 152734). RING SUPPORT FOUND ON THIS STBY ALTIMETER (TC NR 20071212003).
- [SDR 200700001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/200700001), Feb 6, 2007: MOTOR. STICKS. AMBER DUCT OVHT ANNUNCIATOR ILLUMINATED ABOVE FL300 APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES INTO FLIGHT. CREW NOTICED THAT THE CREW TEMP INDICATOR READ 4 ON THE SCALE WITH SYS
- [SDR DELA200600003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DELA200600003), Jul 31, 2006: GASKET. LEAKING. CLIMBING THROUGH FL 300, THE FLIGHT CREW WITNESSED THE RT ENG FIRE WARN LIGHT ILLUMINATE. FOLLOWING CHECKLIST PROCEDURES, THE LIGHT WENT OUT AFTER 15-20 SECONDS
- [SDR MJF33006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MJF33006), Mar 30, 2006: FIRE DETECTOR. SHORTED. LEFT ENGINE FIRE WARNING LIGHT LIGHT CAME ON DURING DESCENT AT 17,000 FT TO HPN.
- [SDR 2006FA0000249](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000249), Feb 15, 2006: GASKET. LEAKING. PILOT O2 MASK HAD ORIGINAL O/H DATE OF 6/05. MASK WAS PLACED IN SERVICE IN AC 55093. MASK DID NOT TEST PROPERLY AT DELIVERY DATE OF 6/23/05. MASK WAS SENT BACK,
- [SDR DEL2005F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DEL2005F00000), Aug 7, 2005: TIRE. FAILED. NOSE TIRE FAILED ON TAKEOFF RUN. REPLACED NOSE TIRE (WHEEL ASSY WITH NEW TIRE AND OVERHAULED WHEEL ASSY. (K)
- [SDR 2005FA0001263](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001263), Aug 5, 2005: WINDSHIELD. DELAMINATED. WINDSHIELD HAS CONSIDERABLE DELAMINATIONS AT AREA BELOW DEFOG NOZZLE. DIMENSIONS OF AREA 3.5 INCH X 2 INCH. DEPTH OF DELAMINATIONS UP TO .125. THIS IS NOT THE F
- [SDR DELA20040002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DELA20040002), Aug 19, 2004: MOTOR. STUCK. DURING DESCENT, THE CABIN TEMPERATURE CLIMBED TO AN UNCOMFORTABLE LEVEL. USE OF MANUAL CABIN TEMPERATURE MODE DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. T/S REVEALED THAT THE
- [SDR BAQ2004F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQ2004F00002), Jun 17, 2004: HEAT EXCHANGER. CLOGGED. THE COOLING FINS WERE COMPLETELY OBSTRUCTED WITH OIL, DUST, FILM. YOU CAN NOT GAIN ACCESS OF THE COMPONENT, SHORT OF REMOVING IT FROM THE SYSTEM.
- [SDR CA030424004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030424004), Apr 21, 2003: DUCT. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING A 1000 HR INSPECT, AFT BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT INTERIOR WAS REMOVED, ALLOWING INSPECTION ACCESS TO THE RAM AIR DUCT. THIS PLASTIC DUCT IS LOCATED ON TH
- [SDR CA020612007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020612007), Mar 16, 2002: STATOR. SEPARATED. (CAN) AFTER TAKEOFF AT APPROXIMATELY 3,000 FT ASL EXPERIENCED A VIBRATION AND NOISE FROM THE RT ENGINE. THE POWER LEVER WAS RETARDED TO IDLE AND ALL VIBRATION A
- [SDR DJFA20020208](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DJFA20020208), Jan 23, 2002: ENGINE. FAILED. DURING DESCENT, THE AIRCRAFT SHOOK FOLLOWED BY A NR 2 ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR LIGHT ILLUMINATION. ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING WAS MADE. UPON VIS
- [SDR DIN2001F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DIN2001F00001), Nov 29, 2001: RETAINER. BROKEN. ENG WOULD NOT START. INVESTIGATION FOUND ACCESSORIES AND STARTER MOTOR WOULD TURN BUT ENGINE N1 AND N2 ROTORS DID NOT. FOUND HORIZ DR SHAFT (PN 3070201-11) HAD 
- [SDR DIN2001F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DIN2001F00002), Nov 29, 2001: RETAINER. BROKEN. DURING FLIGHT, LEFT HAND ENGINE EXPERIENCED UNCOMMANDED SHUTDOWN. INVESTIGATION FOUND HORIZONTAL DRIVE SHAFT (PN 3070201-11) HAD UNCOUPLED FROM THE ACCESSORY GE
- [SDR 20010111SG010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010111SG010), Aug 4, 2000: BLADE. FAILED. DURING LANDING ROLL-OUT, DURING REPOSITION, CREW NOTICED ENGINE VIBRATION. SHUT DOWN ENGINE DURING TAXI. TEAR DOWN DETERMINED 1ST STAGE LPT BLADE FAILURE. (M)
- [SDR 97ZZZX2628](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2628), Feb 27, 1997: APR SYSTEM. MALFUNCTION. AUXILIARY PERFORMANCE RESERVE (APR). WHEN SYSTEM IS 'ARMED' SYSTEM GOES STRAIGHT TO 'ON' WHEN N2'S ARE MATCHED.

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