AD 2011-10-04

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211-Trent 800 Series Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2011-10-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-1165
FR Citation
76 FR 24796

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211-Trent 800 Series Turbofan Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-Trent 800 Series Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211-Trent 800 Series Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

During manufacture of high-pressure (HP) compressor stage 1 discs, a machining defect was found, and analysis concluded that less severe defects may have passed into service, increasing the risk of failure.

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Required Actions

Inspect and remove the HP compressor stage 1-4 shaft, part number FK32580, from service within specified compliance times to reduce the risk of uncontained engine failure.

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Compliance Time

Within specified compliance times based on usage, as detailed in the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce plc RB211-Trent 800 Series Turbofan Engines, specifically part number FK32580.

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