AD 2014-13-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2014-13-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-0281
FR Citation
79 FR 36387

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Risk of fan flutter during ground maintenance running, which may result in multiple fan blade failures and release of uncontained high energy debris. Additionally, risk of intermediate-pressure (IP) shaft failure leading to IP turbine overspeed, disk burst, and release of uncontained high energy debris.

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Required Actions

Remove EEC software, Version L5.6.1 or earlier, and install a software version eligible for installation.

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Compliance Time

Within 3 months or 200 flight cycles, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

All Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Trent 553-61, 553A2-61, 556-61, 556A2-61, 556B-61, 556B2-61, 560-61, and 560A2-61 turbofan engines.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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