SDR Q2SA758003

Service difficulty report · Engine · Boeing 747281F

Difficulty date: October 9, 2008
Submitted: October 9, 2008
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N758SA
Make and model: Boeing 747281F
Aircraft serial: 23138
Aircraft time: 98,533 hours, 17,930 cycles
Engine: Ge CF650E2
Engine time: 86,365 hours, 14,132 cycles
System (JASC): 7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
Part: Engine
Condition: Damaged
Location: Nr 3
Stage of operation: TO
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: C, R
Precautionary procedure: J, A

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

What was found

DURING TAKEOFF AFTER V1 FROM HAAB, BIRD INGESTION INTO NR 3 ENGINE. AIR TURNBACK TO HAAB. FUEL DUMP OF 50,000 LBS. INSPECTION AFTER LANDING CONFIRMED DAMAGE TO NR 3 ENGINE FAN BLADES, AS WELL AS EVIDENCE OF BIRD STRIKE ON NR 2 ENGINE. NR 1, 3, 4, 6, 11, 13 AND 15 MAIN WHEEL ASSEMBLIES THERMALLED.