AD 75-16-09

final rule

ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LIMITED Model RB 211 Series Engines

AD Number
75-16-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-22B-02 ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LIMITED Model RB 211 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-22B/MOD 72-8700 ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LIMITED Model RB 211 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524B-02 ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LIMITED Model RB 211 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524B-B-02 ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LIMITED Model RB 211 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524B2-19 ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LIMITED Model RB 211 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524B2-B-19 ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LIMITED Model RB 211 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524B3-02 ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LIMITED Model RB 211 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524B4-02 ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LIMITED Model RB 211 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524B4-D-02 ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LIMITED Model RB 211 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524C2-19 ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LIMITED Model RB 211 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524C2-B-19 ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LIMITED Model RB 211 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524D4-19 ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LIMITED Model RB 211 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524D4-39 ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LIMITED Model RB 211 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524D4-B-19 ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LIMITED Model RB 211 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524D4-B-39 ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LIMITED Model RB 211 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524D4X-19 ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LIMITED Model RB 211 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524D4X-B-19 ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LIMITED Model RB 211 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524G2-19 ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LIMITED Model RB 211 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524G2-T-19 ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LIMITED Model RB 211 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524G3-19 ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LIMITED Model RB 211 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524G3-T-19 ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LIMITED Model RB 211 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524H-36 ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LIMITED Model RB 211 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524H-T-36 ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LIMITED Model RB 211 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524H2-19 ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LIMITED Model RB 211 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524H2-T-19 ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LIMITED Model RB 211 Series Engines

Unsafe Condition

Engine loss of oil and possible inflight engine shutdown due to the HS external gearbox oil tank filler cap and housing configuration.

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Required Actions

Modify the HS external gearbox oil tank filler cap and housing in accordance with Rolls Royce (1971) Limited Service Bulletin RB211-72-3533 or an FAA-approved equivalent.

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Compliance Time

before September 1, 1975, unless already accomplished

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce plc RB211 series engines, serial numbers 10479 and prior

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Federal Register Abstract

HS External Gearbox Oil Tank Filler Cap And Housing

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AD Number:
75-16-09
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LIMITED Model RB 211 Series Engines
Subject:
HS External Gearbox Oil Tank Filler Cap And Housing
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
08/27/1975
Make:
Rolls-Royce plc
Model:
RB211-22B-02 | RB211-22B/MOD 72-8700 | RB211-524B-02 | RB211-524B-B-02 | RB211-524B2-19 | RB211-524B...Show more
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:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-16-09
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2281

AD NUMBER:   75-16-09

SUBJECT HEADING:   ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LIMITED Model RB 211 Series Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective August 27, 1975.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
75-16-09 ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LIMITED: Amendment 39-2281. Applies to Rolls Royce RB 211 series engines, serial numbers 10479 and prior.

Compliance required before September 1, 1975, unless already accomplished.

To prevent engine loss of oil and possible inflight engine shutdown, modify the HS external gearbox oil tank filler cap and housing in accordance with Rolls Royce (1971) Limited Service Bulletin RB211-72-3533, dated August 12, 1974, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

This amendment becomes effective August 27, 1975.

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AD Number:
75-16-09
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LIMITED Model RB 211 Series Engines
Subject:
HS External Gearbox Oil Tank Filler Cap And Housing
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
08/27/1975
Make:
Rolls-Royce plc
Model:
RB211-22B-02 | RB211-22B/MOD 72-8700 | RB211-524B-02 | RB211-524B-B-02 | RB211-524B2-19 | RB211-524B...Show more
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:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-16-09
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2281

AD NUMBER:   75-16-09

SUBJECT HEADING:   ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LIMITED Model RB 211 Series Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective August 27, 1975.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
75-16-09 ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LIMITED: Amendment 39-2281. Applies to Rolls Royce RB 211 series engines, serial numbers 10479 and prior.

Compliance required before September 1, 1975, unless already accomplished.

To prevent engine loss of oil and possible inflight engine shutdown, modify the HS external gearbox oil tank filler cap and housing in accordance with Rolls Royce (1971) Limited Service Bulletin RB211-72-3533, dated August 12, 1974, or an FAA-approved equivalent.

This amendment becomes effective August 27, 1975.

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Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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