AD 2011-26-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-Trent 800 Series Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2011-26-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2011-0836
FR Citation
76 FR 78805

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Fuel leaks from the engine due to damage to sections of the fan case Low Pressure (LP) fuel tubes, caused by frettage between the securing clips and the tube outer surface, leading to localized thinning and eventual tube fracture.

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Required Actions

Inspect the fan case LP fuel tubes and replace the associated securing clips. Replace damaged fuel tubes if they fail inspection. Perform repetitive inspections as required by the AD.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight for initial inspection, with subsequent inspections at specified intervals as outlined in the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce plc RB211-Trent 800 Series Turbofan Engines, as specified in the AD docket.

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