AD 2018-09-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbojet Engines

AD Number
2018-09-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0287
FR Citation
83 FR 21169

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

An engine mainline bearing failure occurred on a Viper Mk. 632-43 engine because of debris being present in the engine oil system. The debris entered the oil system through a damaged oil pressure filter.

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Required Actions

Inspecting the oil pump assembly and oil pressure filter and replacing pre-modification parts with parts eligible for installation.

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Compliance Time

Within 25 flight hours or 30 days

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce plc Viper Mk. 601-22 turbojet engines

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