Statistics on Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Rotor Failures that Occurred in U.S. Commercial Aviation During 1981.

Abstract

This report presents statistical information relating to gas turbine engine rotor failures which occurred during 1981 in commercial aviation service use. The predominant failure involved blade fragments, 83 percent of which were contained. Three disk failures occurred and all were uncontained. Fifty-seven percent of the 136 failures occurred during the takeoff and climb stages of flight. This service data analysis is prepared on a calendar year basis and published yearly. The data is useful in support of flight safety analysis, proposed regulatory actions, certification standards and cost benefit analysis. Keywords: Air transportation, Aircraft hazards, Containment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA181930

Entities

People

  • J. T. Salvina
  • R. A. Delucia
  • T. Russo

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Transportation
  • Aircrafts
  • Carburetors
  • Civil Aviation
  • Commercial Aircraft
  • Commercial Aviation
  • Engineers
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Gas Turbines
  • Military Research
  • New England
  • Turbine Components
  • Turbines
  • Turbofan Engines
  • Turbojet Engines
  • Turboprop Engines

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  • Aerodynamics.
  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management