# SDR SWAA960730

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 3, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N677AA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N677AA), registered now
- Make and model: Boeing 737-3A4
- Registry model: [Boeing 737-3A4](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-3a4) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 23291
- Engine: Cfmint CFM563B2
- System (JASC): [7230 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7230)
- Part: Fan Blades
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Nr 1
- Stage of operation: TO
- Nature of condition: C, E
- Precautionary procedure: D
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA960730

## Discrepancy

EXPERIENCED BIRD STRIKE TO NUMBER 1 ENGINE ON TAKEOFF ACCOMPANIED BY VIBRATION.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BHM AND MADE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING.  PERFORMED BIRD STRIKE AND BORESCOPE INSPECTIONS, REPLACED 8 ENGINE FAN BLADES AND PERFORMED ENGINE RUN PER BOEING M/M.

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