SDR 96ZZZX4037

Service difficulty report · Vane

Difficulty date
July 25, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Pwa JT8D217A
Part
Vane
Part number
805172
Condition
Failed
Location
N1 Turbine
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
E

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

What was found

ENGINE WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE DUE TO A LOUD BANG AND ENGINE EXPERIENCED AN IN-FLIGHT SHUT DOWN. DISASSEMBLY OF THE ENGINE REVEALED A SECOND STAGE VANE CLUSTER WAS MISSING AND THE REMAINDER OF THE N1 TURBINE HAD MASSIVE DAMAGE. THE CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION.