SDR CNMA200100035

Service difficulty report · Duct · Doug DC1030

Difficulty date: November 20, 2001
Submitted: November 27, 2001
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N540AX
Make and model: Doug DC1030
Aircraft serial: 46595
Aircraft time: 72,176 hours, 18,139 cycles
Engine: Ge CF650C2
Engine time: 58,464 hours, 14,161 cycles
System (JASC): 7520 · Engine Cooling System
Part: Duct
Condition: Blown
Location: Nr 3 Engine
Stage of operation: CL
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: F, J, A

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

What was found

ENGINE FIRE INDICATION ON TAKEOFF CLIMBOUT 2 APPROX 400 FT AGL ON NR 3 ENGINE. COMMENCE ENG FIRE SEVERE DAMAGE CHECKLIST PERFORMED. FIRE INDICATION WENT OUT. DUMPED APPROX 29,000 LBS FUEL AND RETURNED TO LICZ. FOUND 14TH STAGE BLEED DUCT BLOWN.

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