AD 2001-22-18

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce, plc Models Tay 650-15 and 651-54 Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2001-22-18
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 98-ANE-68-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 56755

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Rolls-Royce, plc Models Tay 650-15 and 651-54 Turbofan Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce, plc Models Tay 650-15 and 651-54 Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Reports of fan blade failures that can result in an uncontained engine failure, engine fire, and damage to the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform initial and repetitive visual and ultrasonic inspections of fan blades for cracks, and replace with serviceable parts if cracks are found. Record instances when engines are operated in a stabilized manner within newly prohibited ranges.

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Compliance Time

Within the next shop visit after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce, plc models Tay 650-15 and 651-54 turbofan engines, installed on, but not limited to, Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0100 and Boeing 727-QF series airplanes.

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