Service difficulty report · Mid Shaft · Doug DC1010

Difficulty date
March 9, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N1843U
Make and model
Doug DC1010
Aircraft serial
46636
Engine
Ge CF66D
Part
Mid Shaft
Condition
Failed
Location
Nr 3 Engine
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
E, J
Precautionary procedure
E, A

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

What was found

SHUT DOWN NR 3 ENGINE DUE TO AIRCRAFT VIBRATION AND HIGH TEMPERATURE INDICATION. DIVERTED TO HNL LANDED UNDER AMBER ALERT. *S/D* THE FAN MID-SHAFT IN THE ENGINE SEPARATED. THE PRIMARY CAUSE OF FAILURE IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION BY GENERAL ELECTRIC.

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