# SDR DALA2026052003083

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 19, 2026
- Submitted: May 20, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N818NW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N818NW), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A330-323
- Registry model: [Airbus A330-323](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a330-323) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 0857
- Aircraft time: 82,353 hours, 10,714 cycles
- Engine: Pwa PW4168A
- System (JASC): [7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7200)
- Part: Engine
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Left
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: Y, J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2026052003083

## Discrepancy

DIVERTED TO CDG DUE TO LEFT ENGINE FAILED DURING CRUISE.   METAL IN THE TAILPIPE. ENGINE CHANGE IN PROGRESS. REPLACED ENGINE, FIRE BOTTLE, AND SQUIB. OK FOR SERVICE. (8715495) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.

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