SDR NOCA02612

Service difficulty report · Unknown · Boeing 75728A

Difficulty date
February 28, 2012
Submitted
March 18, 2012
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N755NA
Make and model
Boeing 75728A
Aircraft serial
30043
Engine
Rroyce RB211535E4
Part
Unknown
Condition
Fire
Location
Nr 2 Engine
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
A
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

EXPERIENCED A TAIL PIPE FIRE DURING THE STEPS IN REMOVING THE NR 2 ENGINE (S/N 31811). THE AIRCRAFT SUFFERED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE RT ENGINE PYLON, SURROUNDING UNDER WING PANELS, RT INBOARD FLAP CANOE AND THE RT INBOARD FLAP. A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION BY QC FOUND THE "RT ENG NR 1 STANDBY IGNITION" CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR THE RT ENGINE TO BE CLOSED. THE EVENT IS STILL BEING INVESTIGATED. ITEM REMAINS OPEN. AIRCRAFT TAKEN OFF NORTH AMERICAN OPS SPEC. A/C RETURNED TO LEASING COMPANY (SDR CLOSED)

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