AD 2004-24-05

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co KG (formerly Rolls-Royce plc), Models Spey 555-15, 555-15H, 555-15N, and 555-15P Turbojet Engines

AD Number
2004-24-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2003-NE-51-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 68251

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co KG (formerly Rolls-Royce plc), Models Spey 555-15, 555-15H, 555-15N, and 555-15P Turbojet Engines

Unsafe Condition

Reports of bird ingestion and LP compressor stage 1 rotor blade failures have resulted in penetration of the magnesium split LP compressor case and damage to the airplane.

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Required Actions

Remove the magnesium split LP compressor case, part number EU.73418A, and install a serviceable LP compressor case that is a combination of a steel front LP compressor case and a shortened split LP compressor case.

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Compliance Time

Within 60 months after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co KG (formerly Rolls-Royce plc), models Spey 555-15, 555-15H, 555-15N, and 555-15P turbojet engines, with magnesium split low pressure (LP) compressor case, part number EU.73418A installed.

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