SDR 20001004AP001

Service difficulty report · Engine · Airbus A300B4203

Difficulty date: July 2, 2000
Submitted: August 16, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N68142
Make and model: Airbus A300B4203
Aircraft serial: 142
Engine: Ge CF650C2
System (JASC): 7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
Part: Engine
Condition: Bird Strike
Location: Nr 1
Stage of operation: CL
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: C
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

SJO-MIA - FLT TA820 - AFTER TAKEOFF, PILOTS NOTICED A BIRDSTRIKE ON THE ENGINE NR 1, DUE TO THIS SITUATION THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SAN JOSE AIRPORT. AFTER AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING, MAINTENANCE TECHS PERFORMED VISUAL INSPECTION ON THE ENGINE NR 1 AS PER AMM 05-51-14 AND FOUND NORMAL. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO NORMAL OPERATION. (M)

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