AD 2018-08-02

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

AD Number
2018-08-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0314
FR Citation
83 FR 17746

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Occurrences were reported on RR Trent 1000 `Pack C' engines, where some IPC Rotor 1 and Rotor 2 blades were found cracked. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to in-flight blade release, possibly resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane.

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Required Actions

Initial and repetitive inspections of the IPC stage 1 rotor blades, IPC stage 2 rotor blades, and IPC stage 2 shaft dovetail posts, and removing any cracked parts from service.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

All Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Trent 1000-A2, Trent 1000-AE2, Trent 1000-C2, Trent 1000-CE2, Trent 1000-D2, Trent 1000-E2, Trent 1000-G2, Trent 1000-H2, Trent 1000-J2, Trent 1000-K2, and Trent 1000-L2 turbofan engines.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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