SDR 97ZZZX107

Service difficulty report · Stator Vane

Difficulty date
November 8, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Pwa JT8D219
Part
Stator Vane
Part number
500588701
Condition
Failed
Location
C7 Stator
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
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 COMRPESSOR STALLS, IN-FLIGHT SHUT DOWN AND HEAVY TURBINE DAMAGE. DISASSEMBLY OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THAT THE C7 STATOR HAD LIBERATED A VANE CAUSING HEAVY N2 COMPRESSOR DAMAGE WHICH RESULTED IN STALLS AND N1 AND N2 TURBINE DAMAGE. THE FAILURE IS UNDER INVESTIGATION.