AD 2003-10-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Series Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2003-10-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2003-NE-15-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 26201

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Statistical analysis by the manufacturer indicates premature bearing failures in the low pressure (LP) compressor location bearing assembly and intermediate pressure (IP) compressor location bearing, which could lead to LP compressor failure and uncontained disc failures.

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Required Actions

Replace the existing low pressure (LP) compressor location bearing assembly, intermediate pressure (IP) compressor location bearing, IP compressor bearing support housing, IP compressor rear stub shaft, LP compressor location bearing support, oil transfer connector assembly, hydraulic oil seal housing, and hydraulic oil seal with improved design parts.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524C2-19 and RB211-524C2-B-19 series turbofan engines.

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