SDR 96ZZZX4632

Service difficulty report · Blade

Difficulty date
August 12, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Pwa JT8D219
Part
Blade
Part number
771706
Condition
Failed
Location
Low Comp C6
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

THE ENGINE WAS INSPECTED FOR CUSTOMER WHO REPORTED 'SURGE DURING CRUISE', AND C6, 7 AND 13 STAGE BLADE DAMAGE. DISASSEMBLY FINDINGS REVEALED 2 EACH LIBERATED C6 BLADES AND EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO HPC. THE FAILED BLADES ARE UNDER INVESTIGATION AT GREENWICH-TEXAS.