SDR CA970422001

Service difficulty report · Blade · Fokker F28MK1000

Difficulty date: April 10, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Make and model: Fokker F28MK1000
Engine: Rroyce SPEY55515
System (JASC): 7250 · Turbine Section
Part: Blade
Condition: Dented
Location: Turbine Lp2
Stage of operation: IN
Nature of condition: E
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

(CAN) DURING A GROUND RUN TO INVESTIGATE A REPORTED IN-FLIGHT VIBRATION, THE ENGINE SURGED AND WAS SHUTDOWN. INITIAL REPORT WAS A FAILED LOW PRESSURE (LP2) TURBINE BLADE, SINCE AMENDED TO A "DENTED" LP2 TURBINE BLADE. METAL SPLATTER WAS ALSO REPORTED IN THE TAILPIPE. ENGINE WAS SENT FOR R&O, STRIP REPORT TO FOLLOW.

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