AD 2003-10-03

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Model RB211 Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2003-10-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NE-12-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 26481

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Machining-induced cracking of the high pressure (HP) turbine disc, which could lead to an uncontained HP turbine disc failure and damage to the airplane.

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Required Actions

Remove from service certain HP turbine discs before they reach newly established life limits. Inspect and analyze HP turbine discs that have accumulated high cycles.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce plc model RB211-535E4-37, RB211-535E4-B-37, and RB211-535E4-B-75 turbofan engines.

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