Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7AH

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SDR UPS03440259Compressor · stalledAIR TURNBACK NR 3 ENG COMPRESSOR STALL IN CLIMB AT FL190 PAX REPORTED GLOW IN N1 SECTION. EGT RISING, ENG SHUTDOWN. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR ENGINE S/N OFF P685985CN, INSTALLED S/N P662942 PER TC 5000, 5001, 5016 & MM 71-00-00 OPS & LEAK CHECK GOOD. OK FOR CMar 6, 2003 · N682UP · Boeing 747121 · Powerplant SystemSDR UPS01437264Engine · failedINSPECTION TYPE:N/A DURING CLIMBOUT, THE NR 4 ENG SURGED LOUDLY AND VIOLENTLY MULTIPLY TIMES WITH VISIBLE FLAMES SHOOTING OUT OF THE INLET. YAW ASSOCIATED WITH SURGES. OIL TEMP READ OVER 135 EGT 946 OIL QUANTITY 5.3, N2, 18 PERCENT. RAN CHECKLISTS AT TOD, HNov 10, 2001 · N681UP · Boeing 747121 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR EIAA2000049O-Ring · damagedKOAK - FLT EIA 2955 - NR 3 ENGINE OIL QUANTITY DROPPED TO 1.5 GALLONS, PRESSURE AT 38 PSI. SHUT DOWN ENGINE AND RETURNED TO OAK. THERMAL DISCHARGE OF 6 TIRES AFTER APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES. FOUND NR 3 ENGINE OIL CAP SECURE, BUT PORTION OF O-RING SEPARATED. Sep 20, 2000 · N477EV · Boeing 747SR46 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR UPS00432918Oil Filter · contaminatedINSPECTION TYPE:SP, NR 2 OIL FILTER BYPASS LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. SHUTDOWN NR 2 ENGINE IAW CHECKLIST. OIL PRESSURE REMAINED ABOVE 5 PSI. ENTIRE TIME ENGINE WINDMILLED FOR 40 MINUTES AFTER SHUTDOWN. CHECKED CHIP DETECTORS, NO DEFECT. DRAINED OIL FROMJun 19, 2000 · N676UP · Boeing 747123F · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR UPS00432931Engine · malfunctionedINSPECTION TYPE:N/A, DURING DESCENT WITH NR 4 ENGINE AT IDLE THRUST EPR 1.17, NO-88.0 AND FUEL FLOW WAS 10,000. ACCOMPLISHED INFLIGHT ENGINE SHUTDOWN CHECKLIST. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 4 ENGINE IAW TASK CARD 5000, OPS AND LEAK CHECK GOOD.Jun 19, 2000 · N676UP · Boeing 747123F · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR EIA990286Engine · bird strikeHNL - NR 1 ENGINE 'N1' INDICATOR HAD INTERMITTENT FLUCT PLUS/MINUS 5 PERCENT ON CLIMB-OUT. FLUCT AT CRUISE PEGGED OVERSPEED INDICE AT 112 PERCENT. RESET INDICE AND INDICATOR OPERATED NORMALLY FOR REMAINDER OF FLT. ON POST FLT, FOUND 'C1' DISC AND '1'STATOR'Oct 15, 1999 · N472EV · Boeing 747131 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 99ZZZX4602Line · crackedENGINE EXPERIENCED WHAT APPEARED TO BE A STALL FOLLOWED BY A FIRE WARNING. ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND AN AIR TURN-BACK ACCOMPLISHED. CORE COWL DAMAGE WAS OBSERVED IMMEDIATELY AFTER LANDING. SUBSEQUENT INVESTIATION IDENTIFIED A CRACKED FUEL HYDRAULIC LINE. THESep 30, 1999 · N854FT · Boeing 747122 · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR 99ZZZX4184Blade · failedENGINE REMOVED POS 2 AT ANCHORAGE, AK 6-1-98 DUE LOW PRESSURE TURBINE FAILURE. ENGINE RECEIVED FOR MAINTENANCE 1-11-99. DISASSEMBLY INSPECTION REVEALED AN APPARENT 5TH STAGE TURBINE BLADE FAILURE. THE FAILED BLADES WILL BE FORWARDED TO PRATT & WHITNEY FOR AJun 1, 1999 · Boeing 747* · Turbine SectionSDR EIA990116Blade · damagedBIRDSTRIKE ON THE NR 3 ENGINE. UPON INSPECTION FOUND DAMAGE TO NR 33 AND NR 34 BLADES. REPLACED DAMAGED BLADES PER EIA MAINTENANCE 'F' CARD NR F7208. OPS CHECKED PER 71-00-00. (M)May 7, 1999 · N478EV · Boeing 747SR46 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR AU990420021Spacer · unapproved part(AU) DURING INSPECTION A SPACER SUSPECTED OF BEING AN UNAPPROVED PART, WAS FOUND ON A JT9D ENGINE BELLCRANK. THE ENGINE HAD BEEN INDUCTED INTO THE SHOP FOR REFURBISHMENT. THIS PART IS CRITICAL TO ENGINE OPERATION BECAUSE IT IS HOLDING A ROD ATTACHED TO THE IApr 5, 1999 · Boeing 747* · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR EIAA990005Engine · malfunctionedJFK - DURING FLIGHT FROM LFPG TO KJFK, FLIGHT CREW REPORTED OIL LOSS FROM THE NR 3 ENGINE. CREW PERFORMED A PRECAUTIONARY SHUTDOWN OF THE SUBJECT ENGINE AND CONTINUED FLIGHT. (M)Mar 8, 1999 · N477EV · Boeing 747SR46 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA980720019Engine · smoke(CAN) ON TAKEOFF, THE FLIGHT CREW INITIATED A TURNBACK DUE TO SMELL OF FUMES AND SMOKE SEEN ON THE UPPER DECK. POST-FLIGHT THE LINE CREW NOTICED OIL COMING FROM THE WEEP TUBES AND THE BLEED VALVE LOCATIONS. THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE FOR FURTHER EVAJun 29, 1998 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR EIAA98055Compressor · stalledNR 2 ENGINE HAD COMPRESSOR STALLED AT FL 390. CHECKED ENGINE PARAMETERS, SHUTDOWN ENGINE. DECLARED AN EMERGENCY TO GET DESCENT CLEARANCE TO FL 310. LANDED YSSY NO PROBLEMS. (M)Feb 15, 1998 · N479EV · Boeing 747132 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR TWAA9801304Oil Pump · failedSNN - FLT 883 - ON DESCENT 33,000 FT, OIL PRESS IND FLUX DOWN TO ZERO PSI WITH THROTTLE AT IDLE. WITH ENG AT IDLE ON FINAL OIL PRESS LIGHT ON. ENGINE SHUT DOWN AFTER LANDING. NR 1 ENGINE, REPLACED OIL PUMP. (M)Jan 22, 1998 · N93108 · Boeing 747131 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR TWAA9800901Gear Box · failedFCO - FLT 883 - DURING CRUISE, NR 2 ENGINE OIL PRESS SLOWLY WENT TO ZERO. SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE. REPLACED OIL PUMP MGR P/N 804659-1 AND GEAR BOX MFG P/N 746450-001. (M)Jan 17, 1998 · N53110 · Boeing 747131 · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR TWAA9714904Seal · wornLAX - FLT 1 - DURING CRUISE, EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF OIL IN NR 2 ENGINE. REPLACED NR 3 BEARING SEAL MFG P/N 635496CL4 AND COUPLING MFG P/N 735138. (M)Dec 17, 1997 · N53110 · Boeing 747131 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR UPS97425271Gauge · malfunctionedNR 3 ENG OIL QTY 5.3 PRIOR TO START. 4.3 GAL ON POWER PUSH FOR T/O; DURING CLIMB TO A 26000 LEVEL OFF OIL QTY OBSERVED TO SLOWLY DROP TO 2.6. WHEN POWER REDUCED OIL STOPPED AT 2.6 UNTIL SHUT DOWN. OIL QTY THEN CLIMBED TO 4.5 AFTER SHUTDOWN 2 MIN. RESET C/Nov 26, 1997 · N673UP · Boeing 747123F · Engine Oil QuantitySDR P5CA9701815Seal · misinstalledENGINE SHUT DOWN AT 21,000 FEET DUE TO LOSS OF NR 1 ENGINE OIL QUANTITY AND LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE WITH INCREASE IN OIL TEMPERATURE OF APPROXIMATELY 25 DEGREES. FOUND NR 1 ENGINE DRIVEN PUMP DEACTIVATED WITH KIT. DRIVE SEAL LINE IN CASE NOT PROPERLY REMOVED ANNov 3, 1997 · N857FT · Boeing 747132 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR P5CA9701559Compressor · stalledENGINE COMPRESSOR STALL OCCURED DURING TAKEOFF WITH MOMENTARY DIRECTIONAL INSTABILITY, NO UNUSUAL ENGINE INDICATIONS OBSERVED. ABORTED TAKEOFF AND RETURNED TO BLOCKS. PERFORMED VISUAL INSPECTION PER BAC MM 71-00-43 AND BORESCOPE INSPECTION OF ENGINE COMPRESSSep 14, 1997 · N859FT · Boeing 747123 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR P5CA9701453Turbine Case · crackedCRACKED R RAIL NR 4 ENGINE AT 300Ý POSITION, RADIUS CRACK TRAVELING TO OUTSIDE DIAMETER. REPAIRED PER PW M/M 72-53-01 REPAIR NR 14.Aug 26, 1997 · N855FT · Boeing 747124 · Turbine SectionSDR TWAA9798003Engine · failedSTL - FLT 1 - DURING CLIMB, THE NR 3 ENGINE LOST BOTH OIL QTY AND PRESSURE. SHUT DOWN ENGINE IN FLIGHT. CHANGED ENGINE. (M)Aug 22, 1997 · N93108 · Boeing 747131 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR P5CA9701420R-Rail · crackedNR 3 ENGINE 'R' RAIL CRACKED AT 9 O'CLOCK BEHIND LWR PRECOOLER EXHAUST PORT SKIRT. WELDED AND STRESS RELIEVED IAW PWA 72-53-01.Aug 9, 1997 · N859FT · Boeing 747123 · Turbine SectionSDR CA970624020Hp Comp Disc · cracked(CAN) DURING DISASSEMBLY AND INSPECTION OF THE HIGH PRESSURE COMPRESSOR A CRACK, BEYOND ACCEPTABLE LIMITS, WAS FOUND IN THE BLADE SLOT AREA OF THE 9TH STAGE DISC. THE 9TH STAGE DISC WAS SCRAPPED AND SENT TO THE MATERIAL REVIEW DEPARTMENT FOR EVALUATION.Jun 4, 1997 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR CA970624021Gasket Assembly · pinched(CAN) DURING REMOVAL AND INSPECTION OF THE DIFFUSER CASE, IN THE #3 BEARING COMPARTMENT, A GASKET ASSEMBLY OF SPIRAL WOUND WAS FOUND PINCHED ALLOWING HOT AIR TO ENTER THE COMPARTMENT. ACCUMULATION OF SOFT COKING ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE FRONT SUPPORT RESUJun 4, 1997 · Turbine Engine Combustion SectionSDR P5CA9700468Flange · crackedCRACK IN 'R' FLANGE AT 9 O'CLOCK POSITION NR 3 ENG. WELDED IAW P/W 72-53-01 USING GREEK ASCOLOY TIG ROD AND DYE CHECK WELD PER SOPM 20-20-02, NO CRACK. ALSO, STRESS RELIEVED IAW 72-53-01.Mar 28, 1997 · N859FT · Boeing 747123 · Turbine SectionSDR EIAA9682O-Ring · cutSBGR - DURING CLIMB, NR 2 ENGINE OIL QTY SLOWLY DECREASED TO ZERO, ACCOMPANIED WITH FLUCTUATING OIL PRESSURE. IN FLIGHT ENGINE FAILURE AND SHUTDOWN CHECKLIST COMPLETED TOTAL WINDMILLING TIME 3 PLUS 10, MINIMUM OIL PRESSURE WAS 16 PSI STEADY. IN FLIGHT SHUTDONov 2, 1996 · N479EV · Boeing 747132 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR P5CA9600848Turbine Case · crackedCRACKED S-RAIL NR 2 ENGINE, TWO PLACES 5 O'CLOCK AND 7 O'CLOCK. WELDED, STRESS RELIEVED AND FLAP PEENED PER PRATT AND WHITNEY MAINTENANCE MANUAL 72-53-01.Oct 25, 1996 · N858FT · Boeing 747123 · Turbine SectionSDR EIAA9646Evc · malfunctionedDURING APPROACH, NR 1 ENGINE FAILED TO RESPOND TO THRUST LEVER MOVEMENTS. OIL PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON. ACCOMPLISHED ENGINE SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE. ENGINE RUN UP, HUNG AT 24 PERCENT. CHECKED EVC AND FOUND ACTUATOR EXTENDED. REPLACED EVC CONTROL PER MM 75-31-01.Oct 21, 1996 · N480EV · Boeing 747121 · Compressor Bleed ControlSDR 96ZZZM1218Engine · failedHNL - DURING CLIMB NR 2 ENGINE, S/N 4115, FIRE WARNING ILLUMINATED. ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN IN FLIGHT AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO HNL WHERE ENGINE WAS CHANGED. ENGINE TOTAL TIME 78,187, CYCLES 14,251.Jul 7, 1996 · N134TW · Boeing 747156 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR TWRA9626Turbine · failedAT 13,000 FEET AFTER TAKEOFF LOUD BOOM WAS HEARD AND CONFIRMED ENGINE ON NR 3 ENGINE. AFTER RETURN TO JED INITIAL INSPECTION FOUND METAL IN TAILPIPE. BORESCOPE INSPECTION FOUND SECOND STAGE TURBINE FAILURE. ENGINE TO BE REPLACED. (M)May 10, 1996 · N604FF · Boeing 747121 · Turbine SectionSDR 95ZZZM749Turbine Blades · damagedHNL - DURING CLIMB, SHUT DOWN NR 1 ENGINE, S/N 4165, DUE TO COMPRESSOR STALL AND RISING EGT. FOUND METAL PARTICLES IN TAILPIPE AND TURBINE BLADE DAMAGE. REPLACED ENGINE AND ENGINE OPERATION CHECKED NORMAL.Nov 10, 1995 · N93104 · Boeing 747131 · Turbine SectionSDR 95ZZZM673Engine · oil leakJFK - DURING CRUISE SHUT DOWN NR 4 ENGINE, S/N 4199, DUE TO DECREASING OIL QUANTITY. FOUND OIL LEAKING IN ENGINE CORE. REPLACED NR 4 ENGINE AND ENGINE OPERATION CHECKED NORMAL.Oct 30, 1995 · N53110 · Boeing 747131 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR 97ZZZM86Breather · oil leakJFK - DURING CRUISE SHUT DOWN NR 4 ENGINE, S/N 4199, DUE TO DECREASING OIL QTY. FOUND OIL LEAKING IN ENGINE CORE. REPLACED NR 4 ENGINE AND ENGINE OPERATION CHECKED NORMAL. INVESTIGATION REVEALED NR 1 AND NR 2 BEARING BREATHER MANIFOLD BELLOWS PROTECTIVE SHIOct 30, 1995 · N53110 · Boeing 747131 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR TWRA9557Eng Vane Control · failedNR 1 ENGINE STALLED AT TOP OF DESCENT. EGT MAX 778 DEGREES, ENGINE SHUT-DOWN. RE-LIT NORMAL IN DESCENT AT FLIGHT LEVEL 280. ENGINE OPS NORMAL REMAINDER OF FLIGHT. REMOVED AND REPLACED EVC. OPS CHECK OK. (X)Oct 29, 1995 · N604FF · Boeing 747121 · Compressor Bleed ControlSDR 95ZZZM678Fuel Pump · malfunctionedCDG - DURING CLIMB NR 2 ENGINE, S/N 4159, SPOOLED DOWN. SHUTDOWN ENGINE PER STANDARD PROCEDURES. FOUND ENGINE FUEL PUMP, MFG P/N 705301-32, MALFUNCTIONING. REPLACED ENGINE FUEL PUMP. ENGINE OPERATION CHECK NORMAL.Oct 22, 1995 · N53116 · Boeing 747131 · Engine Fuel PumpSDR 95ZZZX3402Tube · leakingLGW - FLT 721 - DURING CLIMB, SHUT DOWN NR 4 ENGINE, SN 4103, DUE TO OIL FILTER BYPASS LIGHT ILLUMINATING. FOUND OIL AND OIL FILTER HIGHLY CARBONATED. REPLACED ENGINE, SN 4103. ENGINE OPERATION CHECKED NORMAL. CHECK C-1 - 11-14-94 - JFK. SUPPLEMENTAL DATAJun 20, 1995 · N134TW · Boeing 747156 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR 95ZZZX2351Fuel Pump · failedLAX - FLT 841 - ON APPROACH, NR 1 ENGINE SHUT DOWN ON OWN ACCORD. REPLACED FUEL PUMP, MFG PN 373401-26 AND JFC, MFG PN 747999-5. OP CHECKS NORMAL. CHECK C-2 - 1-29-95 - MCI.Apr 27, 1995 · N93108 · Boeing 747131 · Engine Fuel PumpSDR 95ZZZX2354Fuel Pump · failedLAX - FLT 841 - DURING APPROACH, NR 1 ENGINE, SN 4162, SPUN DOWN. SHUT DOWN ENGINE. REPLACED NR 1 ENGINE FUEL PUMP, MFG PN 373401-26, AND FUEL CONTROL, MFG PN 747999-5. ENGINE GROUND RUN UP OPERATION CHECKED NORMAL. CHECK C-2 - 1-29-95 - MCI.Apr 27, 1995 · N93108 · Boeing 747131 · Engine Fuel PumpSDR 95ZZZX2355Fuel Control · failedLAX - FLT 841 - DURING APPROACH, NR 1 ENGINE, SN 4162, SPUN DOWN. SHUT DOWN ENGINE. REPLACED NR 1 ENGINE FUEL PUMP, MFG PN 373401-26, AND FUEL CONTROL, MFG PN 747999-5. ENGINE GROUND RUN UP OPERATION CHECKED NORMAL. CHECK C-2 - 1-29-95 - MCI.Apr 27, 1995 · N93108 · Boeing 747131 · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR TWRA9516Engine · malfunctionedABORTED TAKEOFF DUE TO NR 2 ENGINE EXPERIENCED A DROP IN EPR AND N1 ALONG WITH A INCREASE IN EGT. FOLLOWING TROUBLESHOOTING, MAINTENANCE ELECTED TO FERRY AIRCRAFT TO JFK FOR REPAIR. (W)Mar 12, 1995 · N604FF · Boeing 747121 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
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