AD 2014-05-25

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2014-05-25
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-1015
FR Citation
79 FR 15665

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

The tail bearing housing (TBH) may not retain full limit load capability in all fail-safe conditions, potentially leading to disconnection of the TBH structural ring from the mounts.

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Required Actions

Inspect the low-pressure turbine exhaust case and support assembly or tail bearing housing (TBH) to detect cracks or damage. Perform inspections as specified in the referenced service information.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance times specified in the referenced service information.

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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 turbofan engines.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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