SDR CA011119003

Service difficulty report · Engine · Boeing 727260

Difficulty date: November 7, 2001
Submitted: December 12, 2001
Operation: Air carrier
Make and model: Boeing 727260
Aircraft time: 30,810 hours, 15,755 cycles
Engine: Pwa JT8D15
System (JASC): 7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
Part: Engine
Condition: Failed
Location: Nr 3
Component: Engine · Pwa · JT8D15A
Stage of operation: DE
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: E, J
Precautionary procedure: E

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

What was found

(CAN) ON DESCENT, THRUST AT IDLE, NR 3 START LEVER VIBRATED IN DETENT. NR 3 EGT 100 DEGREES HIGHER THAN ENGINES NR 1 AND 2. "WHINING NOISE" AND VIBRATION FELT IN FLOOR WHEN THRUST LEVER ADVANCED. ENGINE SHUT DOWN IN FLIGHT. BORESCOPE INSPECTION CARRIED OUT ON AFFECTED ENGINE. ENGINE REJECTED, REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND ROUTED TO REPAIR FACILITY. AWAITING SHOP EVALUATION.