SDR 9505141141

Service difficulty report · Engine · Doug DC1040

Difficulty date: March 30, 1995
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N141US
Make and model: Doug DC1040
Aircraft serial: 46750
Engine: Pwa JT9D20J
System (JASC): 7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
Part: Engine
Condition: Malfunctioned
Location: Nr 1
Stage of operation: DE
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: E

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

What was found

DURING DESCENT FL280 AT IDLE POWER, THE NR 1 ENGINE ENCOUNTERED WAKE TURBULENCE AND A SURGE FOLLOWED BY RISING EGT. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN, AND A RELIGHT WAS SUCCESSFUL. OPERATION WAS NORMAL THE REMAINDER OF THE FLIGHT. THE ENGINE WAS INSPECTED AND A BORESCOPE CHECKED OK.

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