AD 2014-08-05

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

AD Number
2014-08-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0884
FR Citation
79 FR 21845

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Partial de-bonding of the low-pressure compressor (LPC) case ice impact panels during an engine shop visit, which could lead to ice impact panel de-bonding and, in case of an impact event and release of particles, blockage of the outlet guide vane and consequent potential loss of thrust or reduced fan flutter margin.

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Required Actions

Replace the four LPC ice impact panels with panels eligible for installation, either new or repaired using RRD Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) No. ALERT SB-BR700-72-A900281.

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Compliance Time

At the next engine shop visit or within 12,500 engine flight cycles since the last shop visit, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG BR700-715A1-30, BR700-715B1-30, and BR700-715C1-30 turbofan engines.

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