AD 2020-16-17

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
2020-16-17
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0265
FR Citation
85 FR 49959

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

a lack of weld fusion on the resistance welding during manufacturing, which could result in air leakage through the low-pressure turbine (LPT) rear support seal panel assembly.

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Required Actions

replace the LPT seal panel

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co KG (Type Certificate previously held by Rolls-Royce plc) Trent XWB-75, Trent XWB-79, Trent XWB-79B, and Trent XWB-84 model turbofan engines.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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