# SDR 98UAL900110

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 9, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N1843U
- Make and model: Doug DC-10-10
- Registry model: [Doug DC-10-10](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-10-10) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46636
- Engine: Ge CF66D
- System (JASC): [7230 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7230)
- Part: Mid Shaft
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Nr 3 Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: E, J
- Precautionary procedure: E, A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98UAL900110

## Discrepancy

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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