AD 2012-24-05

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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2012-24-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-1117
FR Citation
77 FR 73268

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Rolls-Royce plc Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Missing spherical seat between the oil transfer tube and the LPT bearing housing end cover can cause fracture of the oil transfer tube, leading to reduced oil flow and subsequent damage to the LP and IP bearings, potentially resulting in uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect the low pressure turbine (LPT) bearing housing end cover assembly using RR Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) RB.211-72-AH051 and RB.211-72-H056. Replace the assembly if the spherical seat is missing.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce plc RB211-Trent 970-84 and 972-84 series turbofan engines, all serial numbers.

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