Service difficulty report · Midframe · Doug DC1030

Difficulty date
August 24, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Make and model
Doug DC1030
Engine
Ge CF650C2
Part
Midframe
Part number
725410
Condition
Cracked
Location
Turbine
Part time
48,261 hours
Component
Ge · CF650C2
Stage of operation
DE
Nature of condition
E
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

(CAN) ON DESCENT, NOTICEABLE BUZZ IN NR 1 ENGINE FUEL LEVER AND SOFTER BUT STILL NOTICEABLE BUZZ FROM NR 1 FIRE HANDLE. TURBINE VIBS INCREASED TO 4.5 UNITS. TURBINE CASE CRACKED 12-1 O'CLOCK POSITION 12 INCHES LONG. HEAT SHIELD ABOVE CRACK MISSING FROM PYLON.

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