AD 2015-16-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2015-16-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-0095
FR Citation
80 FR 48018

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Failure of high-pressure turbine (HPT) blades, part numbers UL32958 and UL21691, with an accumulated life of 6500 flight hours or more, which could lead to engine failure, loss of thrust control, and damage to the airplane.

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Required Actions

Remove all affected HPT blades from service within 2 months or before exceeding 6,500 flight hours since first installation of the blades, whichever occurs later.

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Compliance Time

Within 2 months or before exceeding 6,500 flight hours since first installation of the blades, whichever occurs later.

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524B-02, RB211-524B2-19, RB211-524B3-02, RB211-524B4-02, RB211-524B4-D-02, RB211-524C2-19, RB211-524D4-19, RB211-524D4-39, and RB211-524D4X-19 turbofan engines with HPT blades, part numbers UL32958 and UL21691, installed.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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