AD 2017-02-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Rolls-Royce | plc | Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines |
Unsafe Condition
High engine vibration due to HPT blade deterioration, specifically cracks originating at the tip of the leading edge and at the mid-height pressure surface of the HPT blades (part number FW63853).
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Required Actions
Initial and repetitive inspections of affected HPT blades for cracks using borescope inspection procedures.
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Compliance Time
Within a specified timeframe as outlined in the AD (not explicitly stated in the provided text).
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Affected Aircraft
Rolls-Royce plc Trent 1000-A, Trent 1000-C, Trent 1000-D, Trent 1000-E, Trent 1000-G, and Trent 1000-H turbofan engines with high-pressure turbine (HPT) blades, part number (P/N) FW63853, installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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