SDR 2008UALA03992

Service difficulty report · Guide Vane · Boeing 767322

Difficulty date: July 28, 2008
Submitted: August 21, 2008
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N647UA
Make and model: Boeing 767322
Aircraft serial: 25284
Aircraft time: 70,492 hours, 11,521 cycles
Engine: Pwa PW4060
Engine time: 45,749 hours, 7,650 cycles
System (JASC): 7230 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
Part: Guide Vane
Condition: Damaged
Location: Lt Engine
Part time: 45,749 hours, 7,650 cycles
Stage of operation: TO
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: C
Precautionary procedure: C

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

What was found

BIRD STRIKE TO LT ENG. ABORTED TAKEOFF AT 120 KNOTS. *S/D* ACCOMPLISHED ENGINE CORE BORESCOPE INSPECTION, NO DAMAGE. FOUND 3 FAN EXIT GUIDE VANE BASES DAMAGED AT 4 O'CLOCK. REPAIRED PER AMM 72-33-02-801. SUBSEQUENT ENGINE GROUND RUNS OK. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.