# SDR CA061103015

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 14, 2006
- Submitted: December 4, 2006
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 550
- Registry model: [Cessna 550](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-550) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa JT15D4
- System (JASC): [7250 · Turbine Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7250)
- Part: Turbine Blades
- Condition: Fractured
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: E, A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA061103015

## Discrepancy

(CAN) IN CRUISE THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED VIBRATIONS FOLLOWED BY A LOUD NOISE AND WAS SHUT DOWN IN FLIGHT.  SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION REVEALED FRACTURED TURBINE BLADES.  P&WC WILL INVESTIGATE THE INCIDENT AND ADVISE OF ROOT CAUSE ONCE ESTABLISHED. (TC# 20061103015)

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