AD 2007-22-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211 Trent 768-60, 772-60, 772B-60, and 772C-60 Turbofan Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of the stage 2-3 interstage spacer in the intermediate pressure (IP) Compressor Rotor, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the IP compressor drum stage 2-3 interstage spacer for cracking at every shop visit using either borescope inspection or eddy current inspection, depending on whether the IP Compressor rotor is removed from the casing. Use Rolls-Royce service bulletins RB.211-72-AE753, Revision 1, and RB.211-72-AF197 for the inspection procedures.
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Compliance Time
At every shop visit
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Affected Aircraft
Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Trent 768-60, 772-60, 772B-60, and 772C-60 turbofan engines, installed on, but not limited to, Airbus A330 series airplanes.
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