AD 2018-18-15

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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2018-18-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-0650
FR Citation
83 FR 48703

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Low-pressure compressor (LPC) case A-frame hollow locating pins that may have reduced integrity due to incorrect heat treatment.

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Required Actions

Replace each affected LPC case A-frame hollow locating pin using Section 3, Accomplishment Instructions, of RR Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AJ463, Revision 2, dated June 28, 2017, within the times specified in RR Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AJ463, Planning Information, Section 1.D.(1), or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce plc RB211-Trent 875-17, RB211-Trent 877-17, RB211-Trent 884-17, RB211-Trent 884B-17, RB211-Trent 892-17, RB211-Trent 892B-17, and RB211-Trent 895-17 turbofan engines.

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