AD 2012-27-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2012-27-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-1350
FR Citation
78 FR 2197

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Turbofan Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Excessive leading edge erosion of the low-pressure compressor (LPC) fan blades on certain Tay 620-15 engines, which could lead to LPC fan blade root failure and separation.

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Required Actions

Inspect the leading edge of the LPC fan blades for excessive erosion. If erosion is found, replace the complete set of LPC fan blades before further flight. Provide actual chordal width measurements for repaired blades to RRD within 30 days after inspection.

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Compliance Time

Before the next flight after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Tay 620-15 turbofan engines, serial numbers 17085, 17088, 17166, 17072, 17073, 17078, and 17079.

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