Service difficulty report · Stator Vane · Doug DC982

Difficulty date
June 21, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N14816
Make and model
Doug DC982
Aircraft serial
49370
Engine
Pwa JT8D217A
Part
Stator Vane
Part number
575157
Condition
Failed
Location
Nr 1 Engine
Stage of operation
DE
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

THE NR 1 ENGINE COMPRESSOR STALLED AT 37,000 FEET WHEN POWER WAS REDUCED FOR DESCENT. THE STALL WAS ACCOMPANIED BY TWO BANGS AND SUBSEQUENT YAW. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE NR 1 ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. THE SDR WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR PART INFORMATION PENDING INVESTIGATION. SHOP TEARDOWN FINDINGS REVEALED FAILURE OF A C-7 STATOR VANE.

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