AD 2016-03-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbojet Engines

AD Number
2016-03-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-1331
FR Citation
81 FR 12585

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

failure of life-limited parts, which could lead to an uncontained part release, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane.

Required Actions

remove any affected engine from service, identify the affected parts installed on each engine and determine their respective new life limits, replace any part identified with a part eligible for installation before the affected part reaches its new life limit.

Compliance Time

Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, or before any affected part exceeds its new revised life limit, whichever occurs later.

Affected Aircraft

all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Viper Mk. 521, Viper Mk. 522, and Viper Mk. 601-22 turbojet engines.

Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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