SDR VTZA97259

Service difficulty report · Engine · Jetair JETSTM4101

Difficulty date: April 30, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N325UE
Make and model: Jetair JETSTM4101
Aircraft serial: 41063
Engine: Garrtt TPE33114
System (JASC): 7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
Part: Engine
Condition: Bird Strike
Location: Left
Stage of operation: AP
Nature of condition: C
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

FLT 6212 - IAD-BDL - DURING APPROACH, MADE AN SCHEDULED LANDING AT BDL WITH ONE DISCREPANCY WHICH WAS BIRD STRIKE TO LEFT ENGINE. AIRCRAFT WENT TO GATE WITH NO FURTHER PROBLEMS. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND PERFORMED BOROSCOPE INSPECTION WITH NO DEFECTS NOTED, AND REMOVED AND REPLACED FUEL NOZZLES, OPS CHECK OK. AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED AND APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. (M)