SDR 9502296614

Service difficulty report · Compressor · Boeing 747251B

Difficulty date
February 12, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N614US
Make and model
Boeing 747251B
Aircraft serial
20359
Engine
Pwa JT9D7F
Part
Compressor
Condition
Stalled
Location
Nr 3 Engine
Stage of operation
TX
Nature of condition
B, J, M
Precautionary procedure
D, E, F

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

What was found

DURING TAXIOUT (AMS), THE NR 3 ENGINE EXPERIENCED A COMPRESSOR STALL WITH HIGH EGT, LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE, AND SMOKE WAS REPORTED COMING FROM THE TAILPIPE. THE FIRE HANDLE WAS PULLED AND THE BOTTLES WERE DISCHARGED. A BOROSCOPE AND INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE CHECKED OK. THE FIRE BOTTLES WERE REPLACED AND A FULL POWER RUN-UP CONFIRMED PROPER ENGINE OPERATION. THE ENGINE IS SCHEDULED FOR REPLACEMENT.