Service difficulty report · Engine · Doug DC1030

Difficulty date
October 29, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Make and model
Doug DC1030
Engine
Ge CF650C2
Part
Engine
Condition
Fire
Location
Nr 1 Engine
Stage of operation
TO
Nature of condition
A
Precautionary procedure
C, D

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

What was found

(CAN) TAKE-OFF ABORTED AT 60 KNOTS. TOWER ADVISED FLAMES COMING FROM TAIL PIPE OF NR 1 ENGINE. FIRE EXTINGUISHER BOTTLES ACTIONED. MAINTENANCE INVESTIGATION REVEALED METAL IN TAILPIPE. BORESCOPE CHECK CONFIRMED ENGINE FAILURE.

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