SDR 2008003

Service difficulty report · Engine · Boeing 727212

Difficulty date: May 14, 2008
Submitted: May 19, 2008
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N86425
Make and model: Boeing 727212
Aircraft serial: 21459
Engine: Pwa JT8D17
System (JASC): 7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
Part: Engine
Condition: Inoperative
Location: Vibration
Stage of operation: CL
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

ON TAKEOFF, CREW EXPERIENCED A SLIGHT VIBRATION ON NR 3 ENGINE, VERIFIED ALL PARAMETERS NORMAL, CONTINUED WITH TAKEOFF CREW THEN NOTICED A LOSS OF OIL ON NR 3 ENGINE. SHUTDOWN ENGINE AND RETURN TO DEPARTURE. ON INSPECTION, FOUND BLADE DAMAGE, 2ND STAGE FAN BLADE.