# SDR 96ZZZX1203

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 17, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N952U
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-82
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-82](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-82) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 49266
- Engine: Pwa JT8D217A
- System (JASC): [7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7200)
- Part: Engine
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Left
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1203

## Discrepancy

STL - FLT 414 - DURING CLIMB, LT ENGINE SURGED ACCOMPANIED WITH A DROP IN EPR.  SHUT DOWN LT ENGINE, SN 3201.  FOUND METAL PARTICLES IN TAILPIPE AND TURBINE BLADE DAMAGE.  CHANGED LT ENGINE AND ENGINE OPERATION CHECKED NORMAL.  ENGINE TOTAL TIME:  31,874 HRS; 16,491 CYCLES.  CHECK C-1D - 8-21-95 - MCI.

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