AD 2012-25-08

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2012-25-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-1198
FR Citation
77 FR 75831

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the HP/IP turbine bearing support oil feed tube outer heat shield due to frettage (chafing) with a fractured outer heat shield, leading to oil leaks and potential HP turbine disc failure and uncontained engine failure.

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Required Actions

Initial and repetitive inspections of the HP/IP turbine bearing support oil feed tube outer heat shield. Installation of a revised HP/IP turbine bearing support structure as terminating action to the repetitive inspections.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce plc RB211-Trent 768-60, 772-60, and 772B-60 turbofan engines, specific serial numbers as listed in the AD.

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