AD 2011-11-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-535 Series Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2011-11-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2010-0994
FR Citation
76 FR 30529

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-535 Series Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Cracking at the firtrees of LP Turbine discs may result in multiple LP Turbine blade release, potentially beyond the containment capabilities of the engine casings.

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Required Actions

Inspect low-pressure (LP) turbine stage 1, 2, and 3 discs during specified engine shop visits to detect cracks.

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Compliance Time

Within the next engine shop visit as defined in the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce plc RB211-535 Series Turbofan Engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry.

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