# SDR AU970180

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 25, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Ge CT79B
- Propeller: Rotol R3754123F21
- System (JASC): [7250 · Turbine Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7250)
- Part: Blade
- Part number: 785265
- Condition: Separated
- Location: Turbine Section
- Component: Ge, CT79B
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970180

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LH ENGINE NO3 BEARING SPALLED - 2ND STAGE TURBINE BLADE BROKEN CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO HOT END SECTION AND POWER TURBINE COMPONENTS

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