# SDR CAL960371

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 19, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N76823
- 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: 49483
- Engine: Pwa JT8D217A
- System (JASC): [7250 · Turbine Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7250)
- Part: T3 Blade
- Part number: 772203
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Nr 2 Engine
- Stage of operation: TO
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: C, D
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CAL960371

## Discrepancy

THE AIRCRAFT REJECTED TAKEOFF AT HIGH SPEED AFTER THE NR 2 ENGINE FAILED.  THE ENGINE FAILURE WAS ACCOMPANIED BY A LOUD POP AND LOW N1.  MAINTENANCE FOUND BLADES MISSING FROM COMPRESSOR WITH HEAVY DAMAGE TO TURBINE.  THE NR 2 ENGINE WILL BE REMOVED AND REPLACED.  THE SDR WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR PART INFORMATION PENDING INVESTIGATION.  SHOP TEARDOWN FINDINGS REVEALED FAILURE OF A T3 BLADE.

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