AD 2009-11-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Rolls-Royce | Corporation AE 2100D2 | Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation AE 2100D2, AE 2100D2A, AE 2100D3, and AE 2100J Turboprop Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks developing in the forward cone of the propeller gearbox (PGB) shaft, potentially leading to separation of the propeller from the airplane.
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Required Actions
Monitor the affected population of PGB shaft-and-carrier assemblies for vibration during flight. Borescope-inspect the forward cone of the PGB shaft for cracks if vibration is experienced. Remove the affected PGB shaft-and-carrier assembly at the next shop visit for inspection or repair, and replace it with a serviceable assembly.
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Compliance Time
Within the next shop visit for PGB inspection or repair.
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Affected Aircraft
Rolls-Royce Corporation AE 2100D2, AE 2100D2A, AE 2100D3, and AE 2100J turboprop engines with certain serial number (SN) propeller gearbox (PGB) shaft-and-carrier assemblies installed, manufactured before June 2005.
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