# SDR USAAD97052

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 12, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N939VJ
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-31
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 48120
- Engine: Pwa JT8D9A
- System (JASC): [7230 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7230)
- Part: Compressor
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Lt Engine
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: C
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAAD97052

## Discrepancy

FLT 626 - PIT-CMH - ENCOUNTERED BIRD STRIKE ON TAKEOFF.  SLIGHT EPR DROP ON LEFT ENGINE.  RETURNED TO FIELD.  REPLACED LEFT ENGINE FAN ASSEMBLY.  (M)

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