SDR 97ZZZX106

Service difficulty report · Lpt Shaft

Difficulty date
November 4, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Pwa JT8D217A
Part
Lpt Shaft
Part number
783319
Condition
Distorted
Location
N1 Turbine
Part time
20,159 hours
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 WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE DUE TO VIBRATION. DISASSEMBLY OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THAT AN OIL FIRE HAD OCCURRED IN THE N2 COMPRESSOR CENTER TUBE CAUSING THE LPT SHAFT TO DISTORT AND RUB WHICH RESULTED IN ENGINE VIBRATION. THE FAILURE IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION.