What was found
(AUS) APU FAILED - DEBRIS EXITING FROM EXHAUST - INVESTIGATION FOUNDTHAT THE TURBINE WHEEL AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY FAILED AND HUB SEPARATED DUE TO `HAFNIUM INCLUSION'
- Difficulty date
- April 12, 1997
- Submitted
- March 26, 2000
- Operation
- General aviation
- Make and model
- Boeing 737376
- System (JASC)
- 4920 · APU Core Engine
- Part
- Turbine
- Part number
- 38420722
- Condition
- Failed
- Location
- Apu Core Engine
- Component
- Garrtt · GTCP85
- Stage of operation
- NR
- Nature of condition
- E
- Precautionary procedure
- K, H
As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.