# SDR 98ZZZX4216

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 9, 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: Lpt Shaft
- Part number: 783320
- Condition: Twisted
- Location: Turbine
- Part time: 9,217 hours
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: X, J
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4216

## Discrepancy

ENGINE WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE DUE TO AN IN-FLIGHT SHUTDOWN.  DISASSEMBLY OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THE NR 3 BEARING HAD FAILED AND THE LPT SHAFT TWISTED AT THE HPC CENTER TUBE.  FAILURE INVESTIGATION IS IN PROCESS AT GE ENGINE SERVICES - DALLAS.

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