AD 2003-22-02

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Trent 556-61 Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2003-22-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2003-NE-42-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 61737

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Rolls-Royce plc Trent 556-61 Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Trent 556-61 Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Permanent distortion of the face of the fuel tube connecting flanges at the fuel flow meter, resulting in a significant fuel leak.

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Required Actions

Inspect the space between the HP fuel tubes adaptor face and seals, and the space between the fuel flow transmitter and seals, for evidence of permanent distortion. Replace the seal gasket and tube if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Trent 556-61 engines with serial numbers before 71125, except for those listed in Table 1 of the AD.

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