SDR 97ZZZX4372

Service difficulty report · Stator

Difficulty date
September 18, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Pwa JT8D219
Part
Stator
Part number
500588701
Condition
Damaged
Location
7th Stage
Part time
27,978 hours
Component
716728
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 REMOVED FROM SERVICE DUE TO METAL IN THE TAILPIPE. DISASSEMBLY OF THE ENGINE REVEALED HEAVY INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE HIGH PRESSURE COMPRESSOR STATOR AND ROTOR BEGINNING WITH 7TH STAGE. FAILURE INVESTIGATION IS IN PROGRESS AT GREENWICH.