19980209005379I

Narrative: on 02/09/98 hawaiian airlines (hala) flight 158 performed a rejected takeoff on runway 8 at Honolulu International Airport on oahu, HI. There were 139 passengers and five crewmembers. The passengers and crewmembers deplaned the aircraft on the taxiway and no injuries were reported. During takeoff roll at approximately 90 knots, the cockpit heard a loud bang. The tower reported to the crew that flames were coming from the number two engine (right side). Takeoff was aborted. The aircraft was brought to a stop on a high speed taxiway, and the captain ordered an emergency evacuation through the forward exits. A flight attendant opened the forward right service door; however, the slide did not deploy. The airstairs for the forward left cabin door were then deployed. Following the successful deployment of the stairs, the passengers and crew deplaned without further incident. Maintenance inspection revealed the R1 door slide bottle pressure had zero pressure. The slide was removed from the aircraft and taken to the shop where a fully charged bottle was installed and the slide inflated normally. No leaks or tears noted. The failed bottle pressure valve was tested for leaks and none found. We suspect that the air leak may have come from the poppet valve "o" ring seal part number 1A2313-3. The slide and bottle were overhauled on 9/22/95, installed on aircraft 9/23/95 and the last inspection of the bottle pressure was performed on 01/22/98 during a service inspection. Hala has revised their overnight inspection check to include inspection and recording of pressure on all slide equipment. The number two engine received heavy damage to the number three and four turbine blades and bearing support housing rods caused by the failure of the number six bearing. The number six bearing cage was found on the runway in two pieces and 19 of 26 roller bearings were recovered. The roller bearings that were recovered were in good condition. Engine history data: JT8D-17, s/n P696699, t.t.s.n. 21404 hrs., t.c.s.n. 53668 cyc. T.s.e.s.v. 3306 hrs. And c.s.e.s.v. 8143 cyc. The last engine shop visit (esv) was performed at miami field service in miami, FL. FAA nine responsibilities: (1) performance of FAA facilities or functions; not affected. (2) performance of non-faa owned ATC facilities or navigational aids; not affected. (3) airworthiness of faa-certificated aircraft; satisfactory the failed bearing was airworthy when installed in the engine. (4) competency of faa-certificated airmen satisfactory; no irregularities noted. (5) FARS adequate? Not affected. (6) airport certification safety standards or operations; satisfactory; aircraft made a safe aborted takeoff and the runway was closed until cleaning was complete. (7) airport security standards or operations; not affected. (8) airman medical qualifications: satisfactory airman medical was current. (9) violation of FARS violation 98WP130077 initiated against hawaiian airlines.