Service difficulty report · Blade

Difficulty date
May 30, 2001
Submitted
June 13, 2001
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N511AT
Engine
Pwa JT15D1A
Part
Blade
Part number
3028601
Condition
Separated
Location
Engine
Part time
2,717 hours
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

BACKGROUND: THE 3028601 TURBINE BLADE INSTALLED ON THE JT15D-1A ENGINE HAVE A 3500 HOUR LIFE LIMIT. THIS TURBINE BLADE TENDS TO CRACK AT THE AIRFOIL AND BREAK CAUSING EXTENSIVE DOWNSTREAM FAILURE/DAMAGE. THE BLADE WILL TYPICALLY GROW IN EXCESS OF .007 INCH AND BREAK. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS BETWEEN THE 1800-3000 HOUR MARK, DEPENDING ON ENGINE OPERATION.