AD 2001-23-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2001-23-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NE-62-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 57859

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the rim cooling air holes of certain high pressure (HP) turbine disks, which could lead to disk failure and an uncontained engine failure, potentially causing damage to the aircraft.

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Required Actions

Inspect HP turbine disks for cracks on the rear face of the cooling air holes according to specified criteria and schedules. Replace any cracked HP turbine disk with a serviceable part.

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Compliance Time

Varies based on disk life and model, with specific deadlines for inspection (e.g., within 800 cycles or at the next shop visit for some models).

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce plc model RB211-535E4-37, RB211-535E4-B-37, RB211-535C-37, RB211-535E4-B-75, and RB211-22B-02 turbofan engines, with specific part numbers and serial number ranges for HP turbine disks.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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