AD 2018-13-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2018-13-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0590
FR Citation
83 FR 34758

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Occurrences were reported on RR Trent 1000 `Pack B' 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

Inspecting the IPC stage 1 rotor blades, IPC stage 2 rotor blades, and IPC stage 2 dovetail posts, and removing any cracked parts from service.

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce plc, Trent 1000-A, Trent 1000-C, Trent 1000-D, Trent 1000-E, Trent 1000-G, and Trent 1000-H turbofan engine models.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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