B717 (Formerly MD-95)
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Situational Awareness; Training / Qualification
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Flight Crew Returned To Clearance; General Declared Emergency
Aircraft
Right Engine Compressor Stall after takeoff while conducting a required Functional Check Flight (FCF) flight after a 12 year check and rudder change. The event occurred shortly after takeoff; and after initiating a normal left turn assigned by ATC. Level 2 alert ENG R COMP STALL accompanied by loud bang and yaw was noted by us. ATC then advised loud noise and smoke from right engine and cleared us to land on runway. Did not have any other indications and all alerts were extinguished after approximately 10 seconds. All checklists were complied with and using Captain's emergency authority; we expedited our return to the airport for a safe landing. The subsequent approach and landing were uneventful. This is a prime example of why FCF's should always be performed in day VMC conditions.
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A B717 had an engine compressor stall on takeoff during a Function Check Flight so the flight returned to the departure airport with both engines operating.