Service difficulty report · Compressor

Difficulty date
March 26, 2001
Submitted
April 12, 2001
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Pwa PT6A28
Part
Compressor
Condition
Failed
Location
Engine
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
C
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

(CAN) THE COMPRESSOR HAD SUSTAINED FOD. AFTER REPAIR, PT AND CT VANE AREA ADJUSTMENT, THE ENGINE WAS RELEASED WITH SIMILAR TO NEW PERFORMANCE.