AD 2003-10-03R1

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

AD Number
2003-10-03R1
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
2002-NE-12-AD
FR Citation
Federal Register: June 4, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 107)

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-535E4-B-37 Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Model RB211 Turbofan Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-535E4-B-75 Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Model RB211 Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

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

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Required Actions

Remove from service certain high pressure (HP) turbine discs before they reach newly established life limits.

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Compliance Time

Effective June 20, 2003

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce plc Model RB211-535E4-B-37 and RB211-535E4-B-75 turbofan engines

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