Service difficulty report · Blade · Boeing 747438

Difficulty date
December 27, 2003
Submitted
March 1, 2004
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Boeing 747438
Engine
Ge CF680C2*
Part
Blade
Condition
Failed
Location
Compressor
Stage of operation
CL
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
E, F
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

(AUS) ENGINE VIBRATION AFTER TAKEOFF. BOROSCOPE INSPECTION FOUND FOURTH STAGE HPC BLADE FAILED.