Service difficulty report · T4 Blade · Doug DC982

Difficulty date
September 9, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N33817
Make and model
Doug DC982
Aircraft serial
49371
Engine
Pwa JT8D217A
Part
T4 Blade
Part number
775404
Condition
Failed
Location
Nr 2 Engine
Stage of operation
TO
Nature of condition
R
Precautionary procedure
C, D

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

What was found

TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AT APPROXIMATELY 50 KNOTS AFTER THE NR 2 ENGINE LOST POWER. THE POWER LOSS WAS ACCOMPANIED BY A LOUD POP. THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO THE GATE. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE NR 2 ENGINE TURBINE HAD FAILED. THE NR 2 ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. *S/D* SHOP FINDINGS REVEALED A T-4 BLADE FAILURE.

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