# SDR CALA9700918

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 17, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N14831
- 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: 49491
- Engine: Pwa JT8D217A
- System (JASC): [7530 · Compressor Bleed Control](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7530)
- Part: Stator Suppt
- Part number: 790762
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Nr 2 Engine
- Part time: 30,446 hours
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA9700918

## Discrepancy

THE TOWER REPORTED TO FLIGHT CREW THAT THEY SAW SPARKS COMING FROM NR 2 ENGINE AFTER TAKEOFF.  ENGINE POWER WAS NORMAL AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO IAH WHERE IT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.  THE NR 2 ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED.  *S/D*  SHOP FINDINGS REVEALED THE 8TH STAGE STATOR SUPPORT HAD BROKEN.

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