AD 2013-02-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2013-02-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0030
FR Citation
78 FR 6206

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Low-pressure turbine (LPT) stage 2 disk interstage seal material loss and increased low-pressure rotor vibration while in flight, which could lead to LPT stage 2 disc cracks and uncontained engine failure.

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Required Actions

Conduct on-wing inspections of LPT disk seal fins and interstage seals when post-flight review indicates Engine Health Monitoring (EHM) low-pressure rotor (N1) vibration data exceeded maintenance-alert limits in flight. Perform in-shop inspections of LPT disk seal fins and interstage seals to detect cracks or damage, and take corrective action as necessary.

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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 970-84, RB211-Trent 970B-84, RB211-Trent 972-84, RB211-Trent 972B-84, RB211-Trent 977-84, RB211-Trent 977B-84, and RB211-Trent 980-84 engines, all serial numbers.

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