SDR 95ZZZX3418

Service difficulty report · Compressor · Aerosp ATR42320

Difficulty date
July 11, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N42836
Make and model
Aerosp ATR42320
Aircraft serial
200
Engine
Pwa PW121
Part
Compressor
Condition
Failed
Location
Lt Engine
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
B
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

IAH - FLT 2597 - AFTER TAKEOFF FROM IAH, COCKPIT STARTED TO FILL WITH SMOKE. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 1 ENGINE. AIRCRAFT WAS TEST FLOWN AFTER ENGINE REPLACEMENT WITH NO DISCREPANCIES. AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. (REF JIC 72-00-00) AND COEX TEST FLIGHT FORM M-630. ENGINE CHECKED IN SHOP AND FOUND EXCESSIVE OIL IN COMPRESSOR SECTION. (X)

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