SDR SWAA970049

Service difficulty report · Compressor Blade · Boeing 7373H4

Difficulty date: January 3, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N364SW
Make and model: Boeing 7373H4
Aircraft serial: 26575
Engine: Ge CFM563B1
System (JASC): 7230 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
Part: Compressor Blade
Condition: Bird Strike
Location: Nr 1 Engine
Stage of operation: CL
Nature of condition: C, E
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

EXPERIENCED BIRDSTRIKE TO NR 1 ENGINE DURING CLIMBOUT, ACCOMPANIED BY VIBRATION. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SMF AND MADE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. PERFORMED BIRDSTIRKE INSPECTION, REPLACED DAMAGED FAN BLADES AND PERFORMED ENGINE RUN PER BOEING M/M.

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