SDR 98ZZZX900

Service difficulty report · Stator · Boeing 7372H5

Difficulty date
February 4, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N220US
Make and model
Boeing 7372H5
Aircraft serial
20453
Engine
Pwa JT8D9A
Part
Stator
Part number
579282
Condition
Damaged
Location
Nr 2 Engine
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

DURING B-CHECK, NR 2 ENGINE INSPECTION FOUND FIRST STAGE COMPRESSOR STATOR VANE DAMAGE. ONE VANE HAD RIVETS SHEARED, VANE SHIFTED AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO ADJACENT VANE. REPLACED 1ST STAGE COMPRESSOR STATOR ASSY ON WING PER MM 72-00-21, 72-00-23, AND 72-00-33. PERFORMED ALL CHECKS INCLUDING AVM TEST. NO DISCREPANCIES NOTED. FAILED ASSY TO BE EVALUATED. ENGINE BORESCOPE INSPECTION REVEALED NO DAMAGE TO ENGINE.

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