AD 2018-17-13

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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Tay 620-15 Engines

AD Number
2018-17-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0235
FR Citation
83 FR 45811

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Tay 620-15 Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Tay 620-15 Engines

Unsafe Condition

Fractures of low-pressure compressor (LPC) fan blade retention lugs were reported on engines subjected to a high number of Dry Film Lubrication (DFL) treatments. Subsequent investigation determined that, as a consequence, the retention lugs of the affected LPC (fan) blades had been exposed to excessive high stress cycles.

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Required Actions

Review the engine maintenance records and replace the LPC fan blade with a part eligible for installation if the dry-film lubricant (DFL) treatment limit is exceeded.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) Tay 620-15 turbofan engines with low-pressure compressor (LPC) fan blades, having part numbers (P/Ns) JR30649, JR31702, JR31983, JR33863, or JR33864, installed.

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