SDR CA010307003

Service difficulty report · Compressor · Gulstm G1159A

Difficulty date: February 16, 2001
Submitted: March 13, 2001
Operation: Air carrier
Make and model: Gulstm G1159A
Aircraft time: 5,435 hours
Engine: Rroyce SPEY5118
System (JASC): 7230 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
Part: Compressor
Condition: Damaged
Location: Lt & Rt Engine
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
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

(CAN) DURING ROUTINE POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOD IMPACT DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON INBOARD LEADING EDGE/WING ROOT AREAS IN ADDITION TO DAMAGE ON BOTH ENGINE INLETS AND 1ST STAGE COMPRESSOR BLADES. DAMAGE IS SUSPECTED TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED FROM NOSE WHEEL SPRAY DURING TAKEOFF ON CONTAMINATED RUNWAY SURFACE AT CYYZ. NOTE: THE SUBMITTER HAS DISCOVERED THAT THE DAMAGE WAS MOST PROBABLY THE RESULT OF THE USE OF OVERSIZE SAND/ GRAVEL ON THE RUNWAY BY THE AIRPORT AUTHORITY