Service difficulty report · Compressor · Boeing 757222

Difficulty date
May 30, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N544UA
Make and model
Boeing 757222
Aircraft serial
25322
Engine
Pwa PW2037
Part
Compressor
Condition
Failed
Location
Rt Engine
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
R
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

DURING TAKEOFF EXPERIENCED THREE COMPRESSOR STALLS FROM RIGHT ENGINE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO FIELD. *S/D* STALLS WERE THE RESULT OF HIGH PRESSURE COMPRESSOR DAMAGE DUE TO A FAILED 9TH STAGE BLADE. ENGINE REPLACED.