SDR SWAA983111

Service difficulty report · Compressor · Boeing 7372H4

Difficulty date
December 13, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N71SW
Make and model
Boeing 7372H4
Aircraft serial
22358
Engine
Pwa JT8D15
Part
Compressor
Part number
808931
Condition
Bird Strike
Location
Nr 1 Engine
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
C, B
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

INJESTED BIRD INTO NR 1 ENGINE ON TAKEOFF. ENGINE OPERATED OK, CABIN FILLED WITH BIRD SMELL AND SMOKE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO OAK. NR 1 ENG FAN SECTION REQUIRES REPLACEMENT AND BORESCOPE REQUIRED. FAN SECTION REPLACEMENT AND BORESCOPE COMPLIED WITH PER BOEING REF AIRWORTHNESS APPROVAL TAG FORM 8130-3,W/O NUMBER VH0506 (SUPPLIED BY GE) (P/N 808931) (S/N BBDVAV1329) OFF, (S/N BBUAU05740) ON.

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