AD 2017-03-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Rolls-Royce | plc | Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Wear found between the securing clips and the low-pressure (LP) fuel tube outer surface, which reduces the fuel tube wall thickness, leading to fracture of the fuel tube and consequent fuel leakage.
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Required Actions
Repetitive inspections of the LP fuel tubes, fuel tube clips, and fuel/oil heat exchanger (FOHE) mounts for evidence of damage, wear, and fuel leakage.
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Compliance Time
Within the specified inspection intervals as outlined in the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Trent 500 series turbofan engines, including models RB211 Trent 553-61, RB211 Trent 553A2-61, RB211 Trent 556-61, RB211 Trent 556A2-61, and RB211 Trent 556B-61.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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