# SDR 9809071157

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 10, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N157SU
- Make and model: Doug DC-10-40
- Registry model: [Doug DC-10-40](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-10-40) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46766
- Engine: Pwa JT9D20
- System (JASC): [7230 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7230)
- Part: Compressor
- Condition: Stalled
- Location: Nr 3 Engine
- Stage of operation: TO
- Nature of condition: R
- Precautionary procedure: C, D
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9809071157

## Discrepancy

DURING TAKEOFF ROLL, THE NR 3 ENGINE COMPRESSOR STALLED WITH FLAMES REPORTED FROM THE TAILPIPE.  THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AT 25 KTS.  THE EGT REACHED A MAXIMUM OF 800C AND THE ENGINE RECOVERED.  MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE ENGINE INCLUDING A BOROSCOPE WITH NO TROUBLE FOUND.  AN EVC CHANGE AND PRECISION TRIM WAS DEFERRED FOR 5 CYCLES.  EXACT PART CAUSING PROBLEM TO BE DETERMINED.

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