SDR 99ZZZX3982

Service difficulty report · Case · Mtsbsi MU2B36A

Difficulty date
September 1, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N3UN
Make and model
Mtsbsi MU2B36A
Aircraft serial
720SA
Engine
Garrtt TPE3315
Part
Case
Part number
8939735
Condition
Failed
Location
Comb Chamber
Stage of operation
TO
Nature of condition
A
Precautionary procedure
C

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

What was found

THE COMBUSTION CASE ASSY FAILED ALONG THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE MFG WELD. AIRCRAFT WAS ON TAKEOFF ROLL RESULTING IN AN ABORTED TAKEOFF AND FIRE IN THE NACELLE. NOTE: LOG BOOK ENTRY 3-25-96 ON OVERTEMP INSP C/W TSO 4,397.0 HOURS APPROX 884.2 HRS PRIOR TO FAILIURE.