SDR 97UAL900686

Service difficulty report · Engine · Boeing 737322

Difficulty date: September 7, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N309UA
Make and model: Boeing 737322
Aircraft serial: 23670
Engine: Ge CFM56*
System (JASC): 7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
Part: Engine
Condition: Fire
Location: Nr 2
Stage of operation: NR
Nature of condition: A
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

SMOKE FROM REAR OF NR 2 ENGINE AFTER SHUTDOWN. FOUND SMALL FIRE BURNING IN TAILPIPE. FIRE WENT OUT BY ITSELF. *S/D* ALL MAINTENANCE CHECKS WITHIN OPERATING LIMITS. NOT CONTINUED OPERATION PROBLEMS. ACCOMPLISHED FUEL SHUTOFF MEASUREMENT CHECK. CHECKS WITHIN LIMITS. PERFORMED ENGINE RUN AND POST INSPECTION. NO FUEL WAS FOUND IN THE TAILPIPE.