AD 2014-03-16

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

AD Number
2014-03-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0342
FR Citation
79 FR 8081

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Low-pressure compressor (LPC) fan blade leading edges erode in service, creating an unacceptable blade flutter margin, which could lead to LPC fan blade failure, engine damage, and airplane damage.

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Required Actions

Replace the complete set of LPC fan blades with a set eligible for installation. For Tay 620-15 engines, replace blades before accumulating 12,000 flight cycles since new (FCSN) or flight cycles since last repair (FCSLR). For Tay 650-15 and Tay 651-54 engines, replace blades before accumulating 10,000 FCSN or FCSLR.

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Compliance Time

Within specified flight cycles (varies by engine model and FCSN/FCSLR)

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co. KG Tay 620-15, 650-15, and 651-54 turbofan engines.

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