SDR UIEA9709

Service difficulty report · Engine · Boeing 747228F

Difficulty date: October 20, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N809MC
Make and model: Boeing 747228F
Aircraft serial: 20887
Engine: Pwa JT9D7J
System (JASC): 7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
Part: Engine
Condition: Failed
Location: Nr 4
Part time: 57,966 hours
Stage of operation: TO
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: C, D

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

What was found

CREW REPORTS: FLT NR LAU 322/28, BOG/MIA - DEPARTED BOG ON 9-28-97 AND EXPERIENCED AN ABORTED TAKEOFF DUE NR 4 ENGINE FAN BLADE SEPARATION (2 EACH). IN ADDITION, EXHAUST TAIL PLUG EXITED THE ENGINE AND WAS RECOVERED FROM THE RUNWAY. FAN EXIT GUIDE VANES EXHIBIT DAMAGE AND SEVERAL MISSING. ALL FAN BLADES EXHIBIT DAMAGE. REPLACED NR 4 ENGINE, SN ON 662439. OPERATIONAL CHECK SATISFACTORY. (X)