AD 2011-23-12

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524G2-19; -524G2-T-19; -524G3-19; -524G3-T-19; 524H2-19; -524H2-T-19; -524H-36; and -524H-T-36 Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2011-23-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2011-1109
FR Citation
76 FR 70336

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524G2-19; -524G2-T-19; -524G3-19; -524G3-T-19; 524H2-19; -524H2-T-19; -524H-36; and -524H-T-36 Turbofan Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524G2-19 Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524G2-19; -524G2-T-19; -524G3-19; -524G3-T-19; 524H2-19; -524H2-T-19; -524H-36; and -524H-T-36 Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Several instances of fan blade cracking have been reported. The results of the subsequent technical investigation concluded that the cracking was caused by fan blade flutter at certain engine settings during prolonged ground running.

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Required Actions

Within 40 months after the effective date, modify the engine by installing a full-authority fuel controller (FAFC) featuring software at Issue 17, in accordance with Accomplishment Instructions paragraphs 3.A. through 3.B. of Rolls-Royce plc Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. RB.211-73-AG054, Revision 2, dated June 29, 2011. Engines modified before the effective date in accordance with previous revisions of ASB No. RB.211-73-AG054 are compliant. From the effective date, do not install an FAFC on an engine if the FAFC incorporates software prior to Issue 17.

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Compliance Time

Within 40 months after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524G2-19; -524G2-T-19; -524G3-19; -524G3-T-19; 524H2-19; -524H2-T-19; -524H-36; and -524H-T-36 turbofan engines.

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