Service difficulty report · Compressor · Boeing 727222

Difficulty date
May 2, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N7257U
Make and model
Boeing 727222
Aircraft serial
21404
Engine
Pwa JT8D15
Part
Compressor
Condition
Stalled
Location
Nr 2 Engine
Stage of operation
TO
Nature of condition
R
Precautionary procedure
C, D

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

What was found

ABORTED TAKEOFF AT BETWEEN 80 AND 100 KNOTS DUE TO A COMPRESSOR STALL ON NR 2 ENGINE. FLAMES REPORTED FROM REAR OF ENGINE. CROSS WINDS 27 TO 45 KNOTS. *S/D* STRONG CROSS WIND WAS THE CAUSE OF THE STALL. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE AFTER FINDING NO ABNORMALITIES DURING THE ENGINE INSPECTION REQUIRED BY MM.