Service difficulty report · Compressor Blade · Doug DC981

Difficulty date
June 30, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N14880
Make and model
Doug DC981
Aircraft serial
48044
Engine
Pwa JT8D217
Part
Compressor Blade
Part number
798207
Condition
Failed
Location
Nr 1 Engine
Stage of operation
TO
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
C, D

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

What was found

THE TOWER REPORTED SPARKS COMING FROM THE NR 1 ENGINE AT START OF TAKEOFF ROLL. THE TAKEOFF WAS REJECTED AT LESS THAN 60 KNOTS. EQUIPMENT WAS DISPATCHED AND THERE NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF FIRE OR SMOKE. THE NR 1 ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. ENGINE OPERATION AND LEAK CHECK WAS GOOD. SHOP FINDINGS REVEALED THE PRIMARY CAUSE OF ENGINE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE FAILURE OF A C-7 BLADE.

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