AD 2017-10-13

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2017-10-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-0363
FR Citation
82 FR 25723

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Fractures found on the low-pressure (LP) fuel return tube at mid-span locations with resulting fuel leaks.

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Required Actions

Inspect the clip at the uppermost fan case LP fuel tube clip position, CP4881, and support bracket, P/N FW26692. If the clip fails inspection, replace it and inspect the fan case LP fuel tube, P/N FW53576, for fretting, and clips for cracks or failure. Perform an engine modification to terminate repetitive inspections.

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Compliance Time

Within 800 flight hours after October 20, 2015, or prior to further flight, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 800 flight hours.

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Affected Aircraft

All Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Trent 768-60, 772-60, and 772B-60 turbofan engines fitted with fuel tube, part number FW53576, incorporated through production modification 73-F343 or modified in service per Service Bulletin RB.211-73-F343, Revision 4.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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