AD 2011-18-21

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-524 Series Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2011-18-21
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2009-0162
FR Citation
77 FR 1009

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-524 Series Turbofan Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-524 Series Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Deterioration of the engine combustion liner, which can result in combustion liner breakup, case burn-through, engine fire, and damage to the airplane.

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Required Actions

Borescope-inspect the combustion liner head sections and meterpanel assembly of the combustion liner, and replace if necessary. Inspections must follow specific intervals and thresholds outlined in the AD.

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Compliance Time

Within specified intervals based on engine series and repair status, as detailed in Tables 1 and 2 of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524 series turbofan engines, including models RB211-524B-02, -524B3-02, -524B2, -524B4, -524C2, -524D4, -524G, and -524H, with specific front combustion liner assemblies as defined by the AD.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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