AD 2014-13-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2014-13-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0953
FR Citation
79 FR 37167

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Thin-walled LP turbine bearing support and exhaust case assemblies may have insufficient structural integrity to withstand a fan blade failure event, potentially leading to engine separation and damage to the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect the LP turbine bearing support and exhaust case assembly for specified part numbers and serial numbers. Replace the assembly if necessary. For other assemblies, inspect the hub to conical panel weld line and flange thickness. Replace the assembly if it fails inspection.

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Compliance Time

Within the next engine shop visit or piece-part exposure after the effective date, but not later than June 30, 2017.

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce plc RB211-Trent 875-17, 877-17, 884-17, 884B-17, 892-17, 892B-17, and 895-17 turbofan engines, except those reworked per RR Service Bulletin RB.211-72-G604.

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