Service difficulty report · T3 Blade · Doug DC982

Difficulty date
January 3, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N72824
Make and model
Doug DC982
Aircraft serial
49824
Engine
Pwa JT8D217A
Part
T3 Blade
Part number
772203
Condition
Failed
Location
Nr 1 Engine
Stage of operation
TO
Nature of condition
Y
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

THE NR 1 ENGINE EXPERIENCED A TURBINE FAILURE AFTER TAKEOFF FROM IAH. THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO IAH. THE NR 1 ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. THE SDR WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR PART INFORMATION PENDING INVESTIGATION. TEARDOWN REVEALED PRIMARY CAUSE OF ENGINE FAILURE WAS DUE TO FAILURE OF A T-3 BLADE.

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