# SDR CAL960641

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 21, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N69826](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N69826), registered now
- 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: 49486
- Engine: Pwa JT8D217A
- System (JASC): [7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7200)
- Part: Bearing
- Part number: 447243
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Nr 2 Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CAL960641

## Discrepancy

THE NR 2 ENGINE FAILED WHILE EN ROUTE FROM IAH TO TUS.  A MUFFLED BANG WAS HEARD WITH THE EPR AND RPM DROPPING TO ZERO.  THE AIRCRAFT WAS DIVERTED TO ELP WHERE IT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.  THE NR 2 ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED.  THE SDR WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR PART INFORMATION PENDING INVESTIGATION.  SHOP TEARDOWN FINDINGS REVEALED FAILURE OF UPPER TOWER SHAFT BEARING.

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