# SDR CAL951080

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 1, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N16815
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-82
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-82](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-82) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 49113
- Engine: Pwa JT8D217A
- System (JASC): [7230 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7230)
- Part: Support Shelf
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Nr 1 Engine
- Part time: 26,642 hours
- Stage of operation: TO
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: C, D
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CAL951080

## Discrepancy

EWR - FLT 0428 - TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AT LESS THAN 60 KNOTS AFTER TOWER REPORTED SPARKS WERE COMING FROM THE LEFT ENGINE TAILPIPE.  MAINTENANCE PERFORMED A BORESCOPE INSPECTION OF THE NR 1 ENGINE AND FOUND DAMAGE TO THE 6TH STAGE COMPRESSOR BLADES.  THE NR 1 ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED.  SDR WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR PART INFORMATION PENDING INVESTIGATION.  SUPPLEMENT:  TEAR DOWN FINDINGS REVEALED 8TH STAGE STATOR SUPPORT SHELF BROKE AND CAUSED COMPRESSOR DAMAGE.  (X)

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