SDR CALA9901453

Service difficulty report · Compressor · Boeing 757224

Difficulty date: October 31, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N12114
Make and model: Boeing 757224
Aircraft serial: 27556
Engine: Rroyce RB211535E4
System (JASC): 7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
Part: Compressor
Condition: Leaking
Location: Nr 1 Engine
Stage of operation: TO
Nature of condition: B, J
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

SEVERAL EICAS MESSAGES AND TAT PROBE CAME ON DURING TAKEOFF ROLL. A STRONG SMELL ENTERED THE CABIN AND THE PACKS OVERHEATED AFTER LIFT OFF. ALSO, A RUMBLING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE SMELL IN CABIN KEPT GETTING STRONGER AND AT 11,000 FEET THE CAPTAIN DECIDED TO RETURN TO EWR. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED AT EWR WITHOUT INCIDENT. TROUBLESHOOTING FOUND THE NR 1 ENGINE LEAKING OIL AT COMPRESSOR. THE NR 1 ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED.