AD 2013-11-13

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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbojet Engines

AD Number
2013-11-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-1331
FR Citation
78 FR 34550

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Operation of critical parts beyond reduced cyclic life limits may result in part failure, possibly resulting in the release of high-energy debris, which may cause damage to the aeroplane and/or injury to the occupants.

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Required Actions

Remove the following parts before they reach their specified new, lower, life limits: compressor shaft (P/N V900766: 20,720 flight cycles since new), compressor rear stubshaft (P/Ns V900007 and V900994: 9,600 flight cycles since new), and combustion chamber outer casing (P/Ns V950013 and V950331: 32,000 flight cycles since new). Do not install any part exceeding the new, lower life limits into any engine, nor return any engine to service with such parts installed.

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Compliance Time

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

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Affected Aircraft

All Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Viper Mk. 601-22 turbojet engines.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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