# SDR CALA9701237

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 24, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N478AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N478AC), registered now
- 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: 48063
- Engine: Pwa JT8D217A
- System (JASC): [7230 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7230)
- Part: Blade
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Nr 1 Engine
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: R
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA9701237

## Discrepancy

THE NR 1 ENGINE GAVE OFF A LOUD BANG AND QUIT DURING CLIMBOUT.  AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO IAH WHERE IT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.  THE NR 1 ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED.  *S/D*  SHOP FINDINGS REVEALED C-7 BLADE FAILURE.

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