# SDR USAA2013081200013

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 9, 2013
- Submitted: August 12, 2013
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N173US](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N173US), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-211
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-211](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-211) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 1481
- Aircraft time: 43,041 hours, 15,780 cycles
- Engine: Cfmint CFM565B3P
- Engine time: 32,302 hours, 14,795 cycles
- System (JASC): [7250 · Turbine Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7250)
- Part: Turbine Wheel
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Lt Engine
- Stage of operation: TO
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: Y, J
- Precautionary procedure: C
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA2013081200013

## Discrepancy

LOST LT ENGINE ON TAKEOFF.  REJECTED TAKEOFF AT 80 KNOTS AND RETURNED TO GATE.  ON INSPECTION, DEBRIS WAS NOTED IN TAILPIPE OF NR 1 ENGINE. R & R NR 1 ENGINE.   NO EVIDENCE OF BIRD STRIKE OR FOD, INTERNAL TURBINE DAMAGED.

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