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A B737 captain reported experiencing #1 engine compressor stall at FL330. Engine stabilized at idle and operated normally at lower altitudes. Normal landing was made after ATC declared an emergency for them.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 882649 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201004 |
| Local Time Of Day | 1801-2400 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.ARTCC |
| State Reference | US |
| Environment | |
| Flight Conditions | VMC |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | B737 Undifferentiated or Other Model |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Cruise |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Turbine Engine |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Captain Pilot Not Flying |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical |
Narrative:
While slowing for ATC at FL330 the number 1 engine began rapid compressor stalls. Complied with QRH and engine stabilized at idle power. After descending to lower altitude engine operated normally for remainder of flight. No engine exceedances noted. ATC declared emergency for us and a uneventful landing made. Passengers and cabin attendants thoroughly briefed on situation as time permitted. Excellent response by ATC.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: A B737 Captain reported experiencing #1 engine compressor stall at FL330. Engine stabilized at idle and operated normally at lower altitudes. Normal landing was made after ATC declared an emergency for them.
Narrative: While slowing for ATC at FL330 the number 1 engine began rapid compressor stalls. Complied with QRH and engine stabilized at idle power. After descending to lower altitude engine operated normally for remainder of flight. No engine exceedances noted. ATC declared emergency for us and a uneventful landing made. Passengers and Cabin Attendants thoroughly briefed on situation as time permitted. Excellent response by ATC.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of April 2012 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.