AD 2003-22-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Rolls-Royce | plc RB211-524 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524 Series Turbofan Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Damaged low pressure (LP) compressor fan blade roots resulting from entrapment of ceramic polishing media between the blade roots and the masking boot during blade root repair.
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Required Actions
Inspect blade roots of LP compressor fan blades that were repaired using RR Repair Scheme FRS5712, subtask 72-31-11-380-119. Replace or repair blades if damage is not within acceptable limits.
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Compliance Time
Within the compliance times specified in the AD, based on engine model and cycles accumulated.
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Affected Aircraft
Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524G2-19, -524G2-T-19, -524G3-19, -524G3-T-19, -524H2-19, -524H2-T-19, -524H-36, and -524-H-T-36 turbofan engines with specific low pressure (LP) compressor fan blades part numbers (PNs) and serial numbers (SNs) as listed in Table 1 of RR Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. RB.211-72-D184, Revision 3, dated December 20, 2002. These engines are installed on, but not limited to, Boeing 747 and 767 series airplanes.
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