SDR 98ZZZM223

Service difficulty report · Stack · Cvac 34031

Difficulty date: October 20, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N3HH
Make and model: Cvac 34031
Aircraft serial: 173
System (JASC): 7810 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
Part: Stack
Condition: Cracked
Location: Engine Exhaust
Stage of operation: CL
Nature of condition: 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

DURING CLIMB-OUT, AFTER TURNING OFF ADI, ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH. FIRE WAS OBSERVED COMING FROM THE EXHAUST STACKS, SIMULTANEOUSLY, THE FIRE LIGHT AND BELL WENT OFF. THE ENGINE WAS SECURED, FIRE EXTINGUISHED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO NTD WITHOUT INCIDENT. (M)