AD 2018-13-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation Turboshaft Engines

AD Number
2018-13-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-1118
FR Citation
83 FR 32203

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Rolls-Royce Corporation Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation Turboshaft Engines

Unsafe Condition

Reports of engine power loss, one of which resulted in a fatal helicopter accident, due to failure of the power turbine governor (PTG) bearing assembly, part number (P/N) 2544198, due to the lack of lubrication.

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Required Actions

Remove the power turbine governor (PTG) bearing assembly, part number (P/N) 2544198, and replace it with a bearing assembly eligible for installation, as specified in the related service information.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce Corporation model 250-C turboshaft engines with bearing assembly, part number (P/N) 2544198, installed.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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