AD 72-20-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG | Spey 555-15 | ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LTD Model 555-15 Series Engines |
| engine | Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG | Spey 555-15H | ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LTD Model 555-15 Series Engines |
| engine | Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG | Spey 555-15N | ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LTD Model 555-15 Series Engines |
| engine | Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG | Spey 555-15P | ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LTD Model 555-15 Series Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Fretting of fuel tubes P/N's EU.20154A and EU.67548A could cause leakage of fuel under pressure into the engine compartment.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Required Actions
Inspect tubes P/N's EU.20154A and EU.67548A for fretting and loss of sectional thickness. If evidence of fretting is found, remove the tubes and either rework/reinstall per Rolls Royce Spey Service Bulletin Sp 73-A161 or replace with serviceable tubes of the same part number before further flight, except for flights under FAR 21.197.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Compliance Time
Within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 975 hours' time in service prior to the effective date, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,000 hours' time in service from the last inspection until Spey Modification 5046 is incorporated.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Affected Aircraft
Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Spey 555-15, Spey 555-15H, Spey 555-15N, Spey 555-15P engines on which Spey Modification 5046 has not been incorporated.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Federal Register Abstract
Fuel Tubes
Applicability Source Text
Show captured applicability text from the source AD
AD Final Rules - DRS_72-20-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 72-20-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LTD Model 555-15 Series Engines Subject: Fuel Tubes Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/02/1972 Make: Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Model: Spey 555-15 | Spey 555-15H | Spey 555-15N | Spey 555-15P Product Type: Engine Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 72-20-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1529 AD NUMBER: 72-20-07 SUBJECT HEADING: ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LTD Model 555-15 Series Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 2, 1972. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 72-20-07 ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LTD: Amdt. 39-1529. Applies to Rolls Royce Spey Model 555-15 Series engines on which Spey Modification 5046 has not been incorporated. These engines are installed on, but not necessarily limited to, Fokker Model F-28 airplanes. Compliance is required within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 975 hours' time in service prior to the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,000 hours' time in service from the last inspection until Spey Modification 5046 is incorporated. To prevent fretting of fuel tubes which could cause leakage of fuel under pressure into the engine compartment, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect tubes, P/N's EU.20154A and EU.67548A, which run between the airflow control regulator and the R.P.M. signal transmitter and between the fuel flow regulator and the shut-off valve, respectively, for fretting and consequent loss of sectional thickness where the tubes meet immediately behind the P3 connection on the fuel flow regulator. (b) If evidence of fretting is found during an inspection required by paragraph (a), before further flight, except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where the repair can be performed, remove the tubes P/N's EU.20154A and EU.67548A, and either: (1) Rework and reinstall the affected tubes in accordance with Rolls Royce Spey Service Bulletin No. Sp 73-A161 dated February 2, 1972 or an FAA-approved equivalent; or (2) Replace the affected tubes with serviceable tubes of the same part number in accordance with Rolls Royce Spey Service Bulletin No. Sp 73-A161 dated February 2, 1972 or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective October 2, 1972. FOOTER:
Document Text
Show stored source text (verify against official source)
AD Final Rules - DRS_72-20-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 72-20-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LTD Model 555-15 Series Engines Subject: Fuel Tubes Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/02/1972 Make: Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Model: Spey 555-15 | Spey 555-15H | Spey 555-15N | Spey 555-15P Product Type: Engine Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 72-20-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1529 AD NUMBER: 72-20-07 SUBJECT HEADING: ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LTD Model 555-15 Series Engines ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 2, 1972. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 72-20-07 ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LTD: Amdt. 39-1529. Applies to Rolls Royce Spey Model 555-15 Series engines on which Spey Modification 5046 has not been incorporated. These engines are installed on, but not necessarily limited to, Fokker Model F-28 airplanes. Compliance is required within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 975 hours' time in service prior to the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,000 hours' time in service from the last inspection until Spey Modification 5046 is incorporated. To prevent fretting of fuel tubes which could cause leakage of fuel under pressure into the engine compartment, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect tubes, P/N's EU.20154A and EU.67548A, which run between the airflow control regulator and the R.P.M. signal transmitter and between the fuel flow regulator and the shut-off valve, respectively, for fretting and consequent loss of sectional thickness where the tubes meet immediately behind the P3 connection on the fuel flow regulator. (b) If evidence of fretting is found during an inspection required by paragraph (a), before further flight, except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where the repair can be performed, remove the tubes P/N's EU.20154A and EU.67548A, and either: (1) Rework and reinstall the affected tubes in accordance with Rolls Royce Spey Service Bulletin No. Sp 73-A161 dated February 2, 1972 or an FAA-approved equivalent; or (2) Replace the affected tubes with serviceable tubes of the same part number in accordance with Rolls Royce Spey Service Bulletin No. Sp 73-A161 dated February 2, 1972 or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective October 2, 1972. FOOTER:
Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.