AD 2020-08-03

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (Type Certificate Previously Held by Rolls-Royce plc) Turbofan Engines

AD Number
2020-08-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-1034
FR Citation
85 FR 20399

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Rolls-Royce plc Various Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (Type Certificate Previously Held by Rolls-Royce plc) Turbofan Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (Type Certificate Previously Held by Rolls-Royce plc) Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

small cracks found in the LPC fan blade roots on the concave root flank during an engine overhaul

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Required Actions

initial and repetitive ultrasonic inspections (USIs) to detect cracks on the installed LPC fan blade roots, both on-wing and at engine overhaul, and replacement of certain blades that exceed the criteria established by the manufacturer

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (Type Certificate Previously Held by Rolls-Royce plc) Turbofan Engines, RB211-535E4-37, RB211-535E4-B-37, RB211-535E4-B-75, and RB211-535E4-C-37 model turbofan engines

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