SDR 96ZZZX3823

Service difficulty report · Turbine · Rkwell NA26540

Difficulty date
April 8, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N307NT
Make and model
Rkwell NA26540
Aircraft serial
282072
Engine
Pwa JT12A8
Part
Turbine
Part number
566004
Condition
Failed
Location
2nd Stage
Part time
1,196 hours
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
E, F, A

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

What was found

CLIMBING THROUGH 5,000 FEET, THE CREW HEARD AND FELT A LOUD REPORT FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY BY THE LT ENGINE FIRE WARNING LIGHT. THE LT ENGINE SPEED ROLLED BACK TO APPROXIMATELY 12 PERCENT. PILOT SHUT ENGINE DOWN, DISCHARGED THE FIRE BOTTLE AND MADE A SINGLE ENGINE LANDING. INSPECTION REVEALED NUMEROUS 1ST AND 2ND STAGE TURBINE BLADES MISSING AND EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO 2ND STAGE DISK.