SDR 96ZZZX5733

Service difficulty report · Blade

Difficulty date
October 11, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Pwa JT8D217A
Part
Blade
Part number
775404
Condition
Failed
Location
Turbine T4
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
R
Precautionary procedure
K

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 LOST POWER, LOW SPEED AND TURBINE DAMAGE. THE ENGINE WAS DISASSEMBLED TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF THE TURBINE DAMAGE. ONE T4 BLADE HAD FRACTURED IN HIGH CYCLE FATIGUE CAUSING MASSIVE TURBINE DAMAGE. THE FAILURE IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION AT GREENWICH, TX.