AD 2021-08-01

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
2021-08-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0200
FR Citation
86 FR 19777

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

Unsafe Condition

certain low-pressure compressor (LPC) blades may have been subjected to maintenance actions that caused damage, making the affected blades more susceptible to cracking.

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Required Actions

initial and repetitive inspections of the blade root of certain LPC blades and re-lubrication of the LPC blades and LPC disk. Depending on the results of the inspection, this AD requires replacement of the LPC blades. As a mandatory terminating action, at the next engine shop visit, this AD requires restoration of the LPC blades to a serviceable condition and examination and re-lubrication of the LPC disk.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

RRD RB211 Trent 768-60, RB211 Trent 772-60, and RB211 Trent 772B-60 model turbofan engines.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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