AD 2020-20-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation (Type Certificate Previously Held by Allison Engine Company) Turboprop Engines

AD Number
2020-20-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0853
FR Citation
85 FR 60891

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Allison Engine Company Various Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation (Type Certificate Previously Held by Allison Engine Company) Turboprop Engines

Unsafe Condition

The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. The condition, if not addressed, could result in loss of the propeller, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane.

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Required Actions

Revising the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the RRC AE 2100D3 Maintenance Manual and the operator's approved continuous airworthiness maintenance program. The ALS updates apply life limits to PGB shaft and carrier assemblies installed on RRC AE 2100D3 model turbofan engines. Certain part numbered PGB shaft and carrier assemblies with reduced material properties were assigned reduced life limits. To track these parts, the ALS updates require assignment of usage hours to the PGB shaft and carrier assembly no later than the next engine shop visit for all RRC AE model turboprop engines. Depending on the part and serial number of the PGB shaft and carrier assembly, the updates to the ALS requires reidentification or removal of the PGB shaft and carrier assembly.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce Corporation (Type Certificate Previously Held by Allison Engine Company) turboprop engines, specifically the RRC AE 2100D3 model.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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