# SDR ORJA9651

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 15, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N878RA
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-83
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-83](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-83) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 53184
- System (JASC): [4920 · APU Core Engine](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/4920)
- Part: Apu
- Part number: 3812761
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Apu Compt
- Part time: 16,611 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ORJA9651

## Discrepancy

WHILE OPERATING ON THE GROUND, APU MADE A LOUD BANG AND SHUT DOWN.  APU TROUBLESHOT TO UNCONTAINED TURBINE FAILURE.  REPLACED AUXILIARY POWER UNIT.  (M)

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