SDR 9723049994

Service difficulty report · Compressor · Doug DC931

Difficulty date
December 10, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N8979E
Make and model
Doug DC931
Aircraft serial
47328
Engine
Pwa JT8D9
Part
Compressor
Condition
Stalled
Location
Lt Engine
Stage of operation
TO
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
C, D

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

What was found

DURING TAKEOFF ROLL AT 80 KNOTS, THE LEFT ENGINE EXPERIENCED COMPRESSOR STALLS. CREW ABORTED TAKEOFF AND RETURNED TO THE GATE. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE LEFT ENGINE INLET, OUTLET, AND PS3 FILTER. NO DISCREPANCIES WERE FOUND. ENGINE OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS ACCOMPLISHED. NO STALLS OCCURRED, PARAMETERS WERE NORMAL AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. SUSPECT STALL CAUSED BY SNOW OR SLUSH INGESTION.

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