SDR 9508851152

Service difficulty report · Compressor · Doug DC1040

Difficulty date: June 3, 1995
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N152US
Make and model: Doug DC1040
Aircraft serial: 46761
Engine: Pwa JT9D20
System (JASC): 7230 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
Part: Compressor
Condition: Stalled
Location: Nr 3 Engine
Stage of operation: CR
Nature of condition: R
Precautionary procedure: E

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

What was found

DURING CRUISE WHILE TAKING WHITE LINE READINGS, THE NR 3 ENGINE EXPERIENCED A COMPRESSOR STALL AND WAS SHUTDOWN. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO MSP WHERE AN UNEVENTFUL TWO ENGINE LANDING WAS MADE, NO FUEL WAS DUMPED. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED.

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