# SDR CA040831011

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 29, 2004
- Submitted: October 5, 2004
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-83
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-83](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-83) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 22,332 hours
- Engine: Pwa JT8D219
- System (JASC): [7230 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7230)
- Part: Fan Blade
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: C, E
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040831011

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING CRUISE, NR 1 ENGINE HAD VIBRATION AND SURGE. AIRCRAFT LANDED BACK TO DEPARTURE AIRPORT WITH ENGINE RUNNING AT IDLE. FOUND SPINNER AND 3 FAN BLADES DAMAGED BY FOD.  THERE WAS NO TRACE OF BLUE ICE OR BIRD STRIKE. ENGINE HAS BEEN REPLACED.

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