SDR 99ZZZX4184

Service difficulty report · Blade · Boeing 747*

Difficulty date
June 1, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Boeing 747*
Engine
Pwa JT9D7AH
Part
Blade
Part number
718708
Condition
Failed
Location
Turbine
Component
800705
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

ENGINE REMOVED POS 2 AT ANCHORAGE, AK 6-1-98 DUE LOW PRESSURE TURBINE FAILURE. ENGINE RECEIVED FOR MAINTENANCE 1-11-99. DISASSEMBLY INSPECTION REVEALED AN APPARENT 5TH STAGE TURBINE BLADE FAILURE. THE FAILED BLADES WILL BE FORWARDED TO PRATT & WHITNEY FOR ANALYSIS. NOTE: SUBMITTER STATED THIS WAS A FULLY CONTAINED FAILURE.