SDR 9808921141

Service difficulty report · Compressor · Doug DC1040

Difficulty date
May 7, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N141US
Make and model
Doug DC1040
Aircraft serial
46750
Engine
Pwa JT9D20J
Part
Compressor
Condition
Stalled
Location
Nr 3 Engine
Stage of operation
LD
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
E

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

What was found

DURING THE LANDING ROLLOUT, THE NR 3 ENGINE COMPRESSOR STALLED WHILE IN REVERSE THRUST. THE EGT REACHED 970C BEFORE THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED A BORESCOPE INSPECTION AND FOUND DAMAGE TO THE HIGH PRESSURE COMPRESSOR. THE AIRCRAFT WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE FOR AN ENGINE CHANGE. EXACT PART CAUSING PROBLEM TO BE DETERMINED.

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