# SDR 98ZZZX3320

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 6, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Filed by: [Raphael Aviation Services LLC, repair station RA1R822D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-repair-station/RA1R822D/raphael-aviation-services-llc.md) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa JT8D217A
- System (JASC): [7250 · Turbine Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7250)
- Part: Blade
- Part number: 500200401
- Condition: Fractured
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3320

## Discrepancy

ENGINE REMOVED FROM SERVICE FOR 'METAL IN THE TAILPIPE'.  DISASSEMBLY OF THE ENGINE REVEALED A FRACTURED 4TH STAGE COMPRESSOR BLADE.   CAUSE OF FAILURE IS UNDER INVESTIGATION AT GEES.

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