AD 2013-23-01

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

AD Number
2013-23-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0397
FR Citation
78 FR 70198

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Excessive deterioration of the high-pressure (HP) air bleed valve operating mechanism, influencing the aerodynamic fan flutter margin, which could lead to multiple fan blade failure.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time inspection of the HP air bleed valve operating mechanism using RRD Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) No. TAY-75-A1784, Revision 1. If the measured torque to open and close the valve exceeds specified values, take corrective action as outlined in the bulletin before next flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 1,500 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

All Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) model Tay 620-15, 650-15, and 651-54 turbofan engines.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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