SDR AALA20060201

Service difficulty report · Engine · Boeing 777223

Difficulty date: March 29, 2006
Submitted: May 3, 2006
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N790AN
Make and model: Boeing 777223
Aircraft serial: 30251
Engine: Rroyce RB211*
System (JASC): 7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
Part: Engine
Condition: Bird Ingestion
Location: Left
Stage of operation: AP
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: C
Precautionary procedure: E

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

What was found

ORD - LEFT HAND ENGINE EXPERIENCED BIRD STRIKE AND SURGED INFLIGHT. SHUT ENGINE DOWN PER CHECKLIST. LANDED ORD WITHOUT INCIDENT. AIRCRAFT TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE. FOUND EVIDENCE OF BIRD STRIKE IN COMPRESSOR. ACCOMPLISHED BIRD STRIKE BOROSCOPE INSPECTION. NO DAMAGE NOTED. ACCOMPLISHED LEFT ENGINE WATER WASH PER WORK CARD 4917. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION.