AD 2021-17-12

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

AD Number
2021-17-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0198
FR Citation
86 FR 50230

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

An unexpected reduction in fuel pump performance has been seen during testing of high life units. Strip examination of these fuel pumps has identified that life-related wear-out of the internal components is causing deterioration in pump efficiency.

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Required Actions

Replace the affected parts before exceeding reduced life limits, as specified in Rolls-Royce Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) TRENT 1000-73-AK581, Revision 3, dated April 7, 2021.

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Compliance Time

Before exceeding reduced life limits

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Affected Aircraft

All Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) Trent 1000-D2, Trent 1000-J2, and Trent 1000-K2 model turbofan engines with certain part-numbered fuel pumps installed.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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