Service difficulty report · Blade

Difficulty date
May 15, 2000
Submitted
May 15, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Pwa PW2037
Part
Blade
Part number
1B7306
Condition
Fractured
Location
Compressor Sect
Component
Hpc Module · Pwa
Component part number
1B6855
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DISASSEMBLY INSPECTION REVEALED ONE EACH 6TH STAGE COMPRESSOR BLADE PN IB7306 HAD FRACTURED AT THE BLADE ROOT. THE FAILED BLADE HAS BEEN FORWARDED TO PRATT & WHITNEY EAST HARTFORD CT (T.C. HOLDER) FOR INVESTIGATION. (CUSTOMER: TRANS WORLD AIRLINES, TWAA). (X)