Pratt & Whitney JT8D-9A

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SDR CA980916023Csd · malfunctioned(CAN) NR 1 ENGINE GENERATOR AND CONSTANT SPEED DRIVE (CSD) WENT FULL VOLTS AND FREQUENCY. THE GENERATOR WAS TURNED OFF. VIBRATION WAS NOTICED, SO THE CSD WAS DISCONNECTED. A SEAL ON THE GEARBOX WAS FOUND NICKED. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED.Aug 25, 1998 · Boeing 737296 · Alternator-Generator DriveSDR SWAA981838Fuel Control · failedAT CRUISE, NR 2 ENGINE ROLLED BACK TO 1.56 EPR, 79 PERCENT N1, 83.5 PERCENT N2 2150 FF AND FROZE THERE. ENGINE DID NOT RESPOND TO THROTTLE MOVEMENT, ENGINE SHUTDOWN ACCOMPLISHED AND SINGLE-ENGINE LANDING ACCOMPLISHED. REMOVED AND REPLACED FUEL PUMP AND FUEL Aug 24, 1998 · N85SW · Boeing 7372H4 · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR CA980916017Pulley · seized(CAN) ON TAKEOFF ROLL, AIRCRAFT VEERED TO THE RIGHT WITH FULL RUDDER APPLIED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO GATE USING TILLER. FOUND PULLEY BEARING AT METERING VALVE CRANK SEIZED, LIMITING CENTERING ACTION OF METERING VALVE. PULLEY AND CRANK REPLACED. PART TC: 17,2Aug 11, 1998 · Boeing 737275 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR AU981032Pump · failed(AUS) NR 2 ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP DRIVE SPLINE SHEARED.Aug 9, 1998 · Doug DC933F · Engine Fuel PumpSDR CA980818009Sensor · damaged(CAN) STICK SHAKER ACTIVATION AT ROTATION. STICK SHAKER CONTINUED AFTER ROTATION. FOUND VANE BENT. REPLACED.Aug 4, 1998 · Boeing 737275 · Stall Warning SystemSDR VJ9800271Bolt · missingON TAKEOFF, RT EGT IN CAUTION RANGE AND RT THROTTLES DID NOT RESPOND TO THROTTLE MOVEMENT, ENGINE REMAINED AT TAKEOFF POWER. FLIGHT CREW SHUTDOWN ENGINE AND RETURNED TO ATL MAINTENANCE BASE. VISUAL INSPECTION OF NR 2 ENGINE REVEALED ENGINE THROTTLE ROD END Aug 3, 1998 · N930VV · Doug DC932 · Power LeverSDR CA980916053Skin · cracked(CAN) DURING PRESSURIZATION CHECK, A 4 INCH CRACK WAS DETECTED IN THE FUSELAGE SKIN AT R1 DOOR, FORWARD GALLEY, LOWER AFT CORNER. REPAIRED IAW SRM 53-30-3.Jul 30, 1998 · Boeing 737210C · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR 98ZZZX3002Turbine · failedON TAKEOFF FROM GSO ON FLT 405 AT 500 FEET AGL, THE NR 1 ENGINE SHUT DOWN DUE TO APPARENT LPT FAILURE. THE TURBINE WAS CONTAINED AND NO FIRE OR OTHER DAMAGE OCCURRED. THE FLIGHT CREW CONTINUED TO 2,000 FEET, DECLARED EMERGENCY TO GSO TOWER, WAS CLEARED VISUAJul 28, 1998 · N220US · Boeing 7372H5 · Turbine SectionSDR 98ZZZX2971Blade · failedTURBINE SUFFERED COMPLETE FAILURE OF BOTH N1 AND N2 TURBINES. PART IS IN THE GE ENGINE SERVICES - DALLAS LAB FOR INVESTIGATION.Jul 21, 1998 · Turbine SectionSDR SWAA981265Engine · failedNR 2 ENGINE SHUTDOWN DUE TO HIGH EGT. AIRCRAFT MADE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. ENGINE CHANGE IN PROGRESS PER BOEING MM.Jul 7, 1998 · N701SW · Boeing 7372H4 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA980707027Accessory Unit · inoperative(CAN) AIR TURN BACK. THRUST REVERSER LIGHT CAME ON AT ROTATION. ENGINE ACCESSORY UNIT REPLACED. THRUST REVERSER ISOLATION VALVE FUNCTION CARRIED OUT. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Jun 29, 1998 · Boeing 737275 · Engine Thrust ReverserSDR AALA981298Packing · defectiveDFW - FLT 1614 - 10 MINS AFTER TAKEOFF DFW, WHILE ACCELERATING TO CLIMB POWER, THE NR 3 THROTTLE STARTED BINDING 2 KNOB WIDTHS SHORT OF CLIMB POWER. AT SAME TIME, NR 3 ENGINE OIL QTY STARTED TO DECREASE TO 0 AND THE NR 3 ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE WENT TO 160 DEGJun 28, 1998 · N859AA · Boeing 727223 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR USAAD98116Pump · failedCVG - FLT 1530 - AFTER TAKEOFF FROM IND, CREW NOTED OIL TEMPERATURE ON NR 1 ENGINE RISING. AS THE TEMPERATURE ROSE, THE OIL QTY AND PRESSURE BEGAN TO DROP. CREW SECURED THE ENGINE. FLT DIVERTED TO CVG AND LANDED WITH NO FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACJun 28, 1998 · N938VJ · Doug DC931 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR AALA981277Filter · dirtyRSW - FLT 1383 - DURING CRUISE, EN ROUTE ATL-MIA, LOWER AFT BODY HEAT LIGHT FLICKERED ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES. AIR INTERRUPTED AND LANDED RWS WITHOUT INCIDENT. REPLACED LEFT AIR CLEANER FILTER. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION. (M)Jun 26, 1998 · N849AA · Boeing 727223 · Air Distribution SystemSDR CA980707024Controller · failed(CAN) AIRCRAFT DIVERTED AND UNSCHEDULED LANDING WHEN PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM WOULD NOT CONTROL CABIN PRESSURE BELOW 10,000 FEET, A/C IN CRUISE AT 25,000 FEET. A/C DESCENT AND DEPRESSURIZATION WAS INITIATED. REPLACED CABIN PRESSURE CONTROLLER AND OUTFLOW VALVEJun 22, 1998 · Boeing 737275 · Cabin Pressure ControllerSDR AALA981254Blade · failedDFW - FLT 392 - ON TAKEOFF FROM DFW, EN ROUTE DFW-IAD, EXPERIENCED SEVERE VIBRATION FROM NR 2 ENGINE. VIBRATION WAS NOTICED IN THE CABIN AND COCKPIT. N2 ROLLED BACK TO ZERO. ACCOMPLISHED PRECAUTIONARY SHUTDOWN CHECKLIST. DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND RETURNED Jun 21, 1998 · N859AA · Boeing 727223 · Turbine SectionSDR USAASB98153Engine · overtempPIT - FLT 1894 - AFTER TAKEOFF FROM PIT, THE NR 1 ENGINE ENCOUNTERED HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE. FLT RETURNED TO FIELD AT PIT AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. NO EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED. THE ENGINE WAS NOT SHUT DOWN IN FLT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE NR 1 EJun 21, 1998 · N236US · Boeing 737201 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR AALA981182Oil Pump · looseTPA - FLT 1029 - EN ROUTE DCA-MIA - AT 33,000 FEET, NR 1 OIL TEMP WENT INTO CAUTION ZONE AND OIL QTY DECREASED TO 1 GALLON. OIL QTY CONTINUED TO DECREASE, OIL TEMP STAYED IN THE CAUTION FOR 15 MINUTES AND NR 1 ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN. DELCARED AN EMERGENCY AND DJun 15, 1998 · N860AA · Boeing 727223 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR CA980623023Computer · contaminated(CAN) FLT INSTRUMENT ACCY, YAW DAMPER COUPLER, A/P ACCESSORY UNIT, A/P SWITCHING UNIT, INSTRUMENT AMPLIFIER, COMPASS RACK, STEERING COMPUTER WERE REPLACED DUE TO INGRESS OF WATER IN AVIONIC BAY. DURING CRUISE, AUTOPILOT ALTITUDE HOLD TRIPPED OFF FOLLOWED BY RJun 15, 1998 · Boeing 737242C · Autopilot ComputerSDR EISA98135Moisture Trap · contaminatedAIRBORNE RETURN TO SOUTHEND, ENGLAND (SNN), DUE TO FLUCTUATIONS ON ENGINE VALUES, NR 1 EPR, NR 1 N1, AND NR 1 N2, NR 1 FUEL FLOW. PILOT REPORT. CARRIED OUT T/S PER BOEING MM 72-00. INSPECTED INLET AND EXHAUST, REMOVED AND CLEANED PS4 MOISTURE TRAP. CREW CAJun 12, 1998 · N6826 · Boeing 727223 · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR CA980707021Door · chafed(CAN) NOSE LANDING GEAR DOOR WORN ON INNER SURFACE. NO MENTION OF CLEARANCE CHECK IN AMM. DOOR REPLACED.Jun 10, 1998 · Boeing 737296 · Landing Gear DoorsSDR CA980707019Switch · failed(CAN) AIRCRAFT DIVERTED DUE NR 2 ENGINE START VALVE LIGHT ON AND PRESSURE DROPPED IN PNEUMATIC SYSTEM. REPLACED PRESSURE SWITCH. PART TC: 19,943.Jun 8, 1998 · Boeing 737275 · Engine Start Valves/ControlsSDR SWAA980989Compressor · stalledAIR RETURN AT 2200 MSL ON CLIMB, A CHILDS BALLOON WENT THROUGH NR 2 ENGINE. A MODERATE COMPRESSOR STALL, SMELL IN CABIN, LOSS OF .2 EPR. AIRCRAFT MADE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING AT MDW, ENGINE IND NORMAL ON FINAL. VISUALLY INSPECTED INLET AND EXHAUST AREAS, REMMay 31, 1998 · N73SW · Boeing 7372H4 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR 98UAL900226Engine · low powerTHE NUMBER TWO ENGINE WOULD NOT MAKE TAKEOFF EPR.May 30, 1998 · N982UA · Boeing 737291 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR GAIA9857ASeal · wornDFW - AFTER DEPARTING, NR 2 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LOW, (LOSS OF PRESSURE). ENGINE SHUT DOWN. AIRCRAFT MADE AN UNEVENTFUL RETURN TO DFW. INSPECTED ENGINE WITH NO DEFECTS NOTED. NO DEFECTS NOTED IN OIL SCREEN. GARLOCK SEAL FOR STARTER REPLACED FOR OIL QUANTITMay 27, 1998 · N6827 · Boeing 727223 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR CA980602032Pcu · cracked(CAN) ON CLIMB, B-SYSTEM FAILED WITH LOSS OF FLUID AND PRESSURE. FLIGHT WAS TURNED BACK. DURING APPROACH WITH FLAPS 15 AND GEAR SELECTED DOWN, THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO ROLL. CREW USED A COMBINATION OF AILERON, RUDDER AND DIFFERENTIAL THRUST TO CONTINUE TO May 26, 1998 · Boeing 737210C · Leading Edge Slat Control SystemSDR CA980602080Actuator · cracked(CAN) AFTER DEPARTURE, THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A 'B' SYS FAILURE AND RETURNED TO BLOCKS. DURING FLAP AND GEAR SELECTION, THE AIRCRAFT ENTERED AN UNCOMMANDED RIGHT ROLL WHICH THE CREW WAS ABLE TO COMPENSATE FOR. THE OUTBOARD FLIGHT SPOILER WAS PARTIALLY DEPLMay 26, 1998 · Boeing 737210C · Leading Edge Slat ActuatorSDR CALA9800863Fuel Pump · failedNUMBER 2 ENGINE FAILED AT ROTATION. FOUND FUEL PUMP SHAFT SHEARED. REPLACED NUMBER 2 ENGINE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL CONTROL PER MM 71-00-67.May 14, 1998 · N17410 · Boeing 727243 · Engine Fuel PumpSDR EISA98105Fitting Boss · strippedIN-FLIGHT, NR 1 LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, NR 1 OIL PRESSURE GAUGE READ JUST ABOVE LOWER RED RADIAL. OIL QUANTITY READ ZERO. PRECAUTIONARY SHUT DOWN OF NR 1 ENGINE. RETURNED TO BRUSSELS (BRU). GENERATED FROM PILOT REPORT. FOUND LEAKING FITTING ATMay 13, 1998 · N6826 · Boeing 727223 · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR CA980602078Pump · leaking(CAN) TWENTY MINUTES BACK FROM YFB, NR 1 PUMP ON 'A' SYSTEM INDICATED LOW PRESSURE DURING COMPLETION OF CHECK LIST. NR 2 PUMP ON 'A' SYSTEM INDICATED LOW PRESSURE. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. NR 1 'A' PUMP RIPPLE DAMPENER LEAKING. NR 1 AND NR 2 PUMPSMay 12, 1998 · Boeing 737210C · Hydraulic System, MainSDR AALA980939Seal · failedDFW - FLT 795 - DURING CRUISE, EN ROUTE STL-DFW NR 1 ENGINE REQUIRED 1500 LBS MORE FUEL FLOW THAN NR 2 AND 3 ENGINES TO MAINTAIN CRUISE POWER. NR 1 ENGINE WENT TO IDLE AND THAN FLAMED OUT. LANDED DFW WITHOUT INCIDENT. REPLACED SEAL TO P AND D VALVE. ACCOMPMay 10, 1998 · N863AA · Boeing 727223 · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR 98FDEA00336Engine · fodSUSPECTED BIRDSTRIKE ON CLIMB-OUT, NR 3 ENG CONTINUED TO RUN W/SEVERE VIBRATION. UNDER VOLTAGE SYS NR 3. NR 3 GEN FIELD, AGR AND BUS TIE TRIP. NR 3 ENG OIL PRESS DROPPED TO 16 PSI AFTER SHUTDOWN FOR 10 MIN. ACCOMP ENG FAILURE SEVERE DAMAGE CHECKLIST. AFT May 8, 1998 · N116FE · Boeing 72725C · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA980818011Nut · loose(CAN) ON TOP OF DESCENT, CREW ATTEMPTED TO RETARD THE THRUST LEVERS TOWARDS FLIGHT IDLE. THE NR 2 ENGINE CONTROL WOULD NOT MOVE. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN. POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND THE NR 2 ENGINE CROSS SHAFT RETAINING NUT HAD BACKED OFF AND RESTRICTED THMay 6, 1998 · Boeing 72725 · Power LeverSDR 98UAL900167Apu · smokingABORTED TAKEOFF DUE TO SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE APU. LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT WAS ON.Apr 28, 1998 · N983UA · Boeing 737291 · APU Core EngineSDR CA980506011Hose · ruptured(CAN) A SYSTEM HYDRAULIC FLUID LOSS EN ROUTE, RETURNED TO NORMAL WHEN LANDING GEAR LOWERED. FOUND NR 2 ENGINE DRIVEN PUMP PRESSURE HOSE CHAFED AND RUPTURED. HOSE REPLACED AND AIRCRFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Apr 27, 1998 · Boeing 727227 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR TWAA9806401Vane · separatedDTW - FLT 349 - RT ENGINE STALLED ON TAKEOFF ROLL. ABORTED TAKEOFF. SHUT ENGINE DOWN. TOWER REPORTED FIRE OUT TAIL PIPE. FIRE FIRE EXTINGUISHING BOTTLES. PASSENGERS EXITED FROM FWD EVACUATION SLIDES. REPLACED ENGINE. CHECK-C 5-22-97 STL. ONE EACH SEVENApr 25, 1998 · N981Z · Doug DC931 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR CA980602019Shaft · sheared(CAN) RIGHT AFT DOOR EXTERIOR HANDLE CAME OFF WHEN ATTEMPTING TO OPEN BY COMMISSARY STAFF. SPLINE SHAFT SHEARED AT NECK TO SPLINE. REPLACED. PART TC: 57,780.Apr 21, 1998 · Boeing 737275 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR 98FDEA00262Engine · sparksATA: 05-50 98-0098, AFTER TAKEOFF FROM PHL 9L- TOWER REPORTED THAT SEVERAL AIRCRAFT SAW SPARKS FROM RIGHT SIDE OF AIRCRAFT. RETURNED TO PHL FOR INSPECTION. ALL AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS NORMAL, ENGINE PARAMETERS NORMAL, NO PRESSURE PROBLEMS. INSPECTED ALL 3 ENGINE Apr 10, 1998 · N241FE · Boeing 727277 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR K3HA980051Fuel Pump · failedNR 1 ENGINE FAILED IMMEDIATELY AFTER LIFT OFF. SECURED FAILED ENGINE. ATTEMPTED RESTART AS PER PROCEDURES. NO FUEL FLOW, NO START. ENGINE WINDMILLED 24 MINUTES WITH OIL PRESSURE AT 15 TO 18 PSI. REPLACED NR 1 ENGINE FUEL PUMP PER MM MANUAL 73-11-011. LEAApr 9, 1998 · N8880Z · Boeing 727225 · Engine Fuel PumpSDR 98UAL900140Gyro · failedTHE FIRST OFFICER'S HSI AND THE CAPTAIN'S RMI HAD GYRO FLAGS DURING TURNS. *S/D* UNIT SLIP RINGS WERE A LITTLE LOOSE. REPLACED NUMBER TWO DIRECTIONAL GYRO, OPS CHECK GOOD.Apr 3, 1998 · N977UA · Boeing 737291 · Directional Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR TSAA9871191Engine · malfunctionedFLT 297 - NR 2 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON CLIMB-OUT FOLLOWED BY 'O' OIL QTY INDICATION AND OIL PRESSURE SLOWLY DECREASED TO FLUCTUATE BETWEEN 10-15 LBL PSI. SHUTDOWN PERFORMED. REPLACED NR 2 ENGINE IAW M-211, M-212, M-213, M-214 AND M-215. OK Apr 1, 1998 · N819AL · Boeing 73725A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR TSAA9872190Turbine · failureFLT 81 - KOA-HNL - SERVICE VIBRATION ON NR 1 ENGINE AFTER TAKEOFF AND SUDDEN LOSS OF THRUST, EPR DECREASED FROM 1.98-1.5 EGT AT 550 ONE MINUTE THEN CLIMBED TO RED LINE. NR 1 THRUST REVERSER FOD DAMAGE. NR 1 TAILPIPE EXTENSION FOD DAMAGE. RETURNED AIRCRAFT TMar 29, 1998 · N820AL · Boeing 737230C · Turbine SectionSDR TWAA9804601Fuel Pump · failedDFW - FLT 178 - NR 1 ENGINE FAILED AT APPROX 1200 FEET DURING TAKEOFF. ENGINE SPOOLED DOWN. RETURNED TO DFW. FUEL PUMP FAILURE. REPLACED FUEL PUMP AND JFC. (M)Mar 27, 1998 · N54333 · Boeing 727231 · Engine Fuel PumpSDR CA980325013Pitot Head · failed(CAN) AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BLOCKS DUE LT ELEVATOR PITOT PROBE HEAT INOP, REPLACED.Mar 24, 1998 · Boeing 737275 · Pitot/Static SystemSDR CA971216021Transmitter · failed(CAN) AIR TURN BACK TO BLOCKS DUE TO STICK SHAKER STALL WARNING AT TAKEOFF. REPLACED FLAP POSITION TRANSMITTER.Mar 17, 1998 · Boeing 737296 · Trailing Flap Position Indicating SystemSDR CA971216028Plate · cracked(CAN) TRAILING EDGE OF HORIZONTAL STABILIZER BEAM ASSY CRACKED ON FORWARD EDGE OF THE COVER PLATE ALONG THE RADIUS IN 4 LOCATIONS. THE LONGEST CRACK WAS APPROX 2 INCHES LONG. BEAM LENGTH IS 12 FEET. THE RADIUS SHOULD BE .25 INCH RADII AND WAS ONLY.10 INCH RMar 17, 1998 · Boeing 737242C · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/SkinSDR CA971216031Coupler · malfunction(CAN) IN CRUISE DURING LIGHT CHOP, AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE A 10 DEGREE DUTCH ROLL ACCOMPANIED BY YAW, GPS INPUT, YAW DAMPER AND AUTOPILOT CONTROL WERE DEACTIVATED IN ATTEMPT TO REDUCE THE CONDITION. YAW DAMPER WAS THEN RE-ACTIVATED AND THE CONDITION SUBSMar 17, 1998 · Boeing 737248C · Rudder Control SystemSDR CA980317035Washer · worn(CAN) AIRCRAFT RETURNED DUE FLAPS WOULD NOT LOWER PAST 10 UNITS ON APPROACH. RETAINING WASHERS BACKED OFF OF DRIVE SHAFT. TR REPLACED.Mar 13, 1998 · Boeing 737275 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR CA980317037Washer · worn(CAN) A/C RETURNED DUE TO FLAPS WOULD NOT LOWER PAST 10 UNITS ON APPROACH. FOUND WASHER RETAINING WASHER AND NUT P/N 69-52435-1, BACKED OFF OF DRIVE SHAFT. TRANSMISSION REPLACED.Mar 13, 1998 · Boeing 737275 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR MWEA98338Engine · failedCREW REPORTS RT ENGINE MAKING EXCESSIVE NOISE AND VIBRATION THROUGHOUT CABIN. FOUND METAL SHAVINGS IN FILTER. REMOVED AND REPLACED ENGINE.Mar 9, 1998 · N204ME · Doug DC932 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
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