SDR 97ZZZX3502

Service difficulty report · Engine · Boeing 747SR46

Difficulty date
June 7, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N478EV
Make and model
Boeing 747SR46
Aircraft serial
21033
Engine
Pwa JT9D7
Part
Engine
Condition
Failed
Location
Nr 3 Lp Turbine
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

PPG/AKL - FLT EZ6987 - EN ROUTE, DIVERTED TO NAN DUE NR 3 ENGINE FAILURE DURING CLIMB. NR 3 ENGINE INSPECTIONS CARRIED OUT AND SEVERAL LP TURBINE BLADES FOUND SEVERELY DAMAGED. AOG EVERGREEN MECHANICS AND ATS ENGINEERS CARRIED OUT ENGINE CHANGE AND ENGINE POWER RUN SATISFACTORY.

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