SDR VTZA97538

Service difficulty report · Compressor Seal · Bag JETSTM3201

Difficulty date
October 9, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N495UE
Make and model
Bag JETSTM3201
Aircraft serial
818
Engine
Garrtt TPE3311
Part
Compressor Seal
Part number
31080241
Condition
Failure
Location
Rt Engine
Stage of operation
DE
Nature of condition
B
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

FLT 6495 - MDT-IAD - DURING DESCENT, AIRCRAFT MADE AN SCHEDULED LANDING WITH ONE DISCREPANCY WHICH WAS SMOKE IN CABIN WITH BOTH PACKS OFF. CREW DEPRESSURIZED AIRCRAFT. AIRCRFT WENT TO GATE WITH NO FURTHER PROBLEMS. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND REMOVED AND REPLACED RT ENGINE COMPRESSOR SEAL, OPS CHECK OK. AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED AND APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. (M)