# SDR 2003F00558

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 19, 2003
- Submitted: August 19, 2003
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N502ME
- Make and model: Doug DC-9
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 502ME
- System (JASC): [4920 · APU Core Engine](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/4920)
- Part: Turbine Wheel
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Apu Engine
- Component: Apu, Honeywell, 8598DHF
- Component part number: 3812761
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: T
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003F00558

## Discrepancy

POSSIBLE UNCONTAINED FAILURE OF TURBINE WHEEL.

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