# SDR 9517489976

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 3, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N9340
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-31
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47389
- Engine: Pwa JT8D7B
- System (JASC): [7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7200)
- Part: Engine
- Condition: Bird Strike
- Location: Left
- Component: Pwa, JT8D7B
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: C, Y
- Precautionary procedure: A, E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9517489976

## Discrepancy

DURING CLIMB, THE LEFT ENGINE INGESTED A LARGE BIRD.  CREW SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE AND RETURNED TO DTW.  THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.  PERFORMED BIRD STRIKE INSPECTION AND REPLACED THE LEFT ENGINE.  OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.

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