SDR 96ZZZX5043

Service difficulty report · Blade

Difficulty date
September 12, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Pwa JT8D9A
Part
Blade
Part number
834401
Condition
Failure
Location
N2 Turbo T1
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
E
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

ENGINE EXHIBITED HIGH VIBRATION IN SERVICE. DISASSEMBLY INSPECTION REVEALED T-2 BLADE FAILURE AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE TO THE 2ND, 3RD, AND 4TH AIRFOILS. THE CAUSE OF FAILURE IS UNDER INVESTIGATION.