AD 85-10-05 R1

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ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED Models RB211-22B and RB211-524B, -524C, and -524D Series Engines

AD Number
85-10-05 R1
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
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Problem area Engine

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-22B-02 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED Models RB211-22B and RB211-524B, -524C, and -524D Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-22B/MOD 72-8700 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED Models RB211-22B and RB211-524B, -524C, and -524D Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524B-02 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED Models RB211-22B and RB211-524B, -524C, and -524D Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524B-B-02 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED Models RB211-22B and RB211-524B, -524C, and -524D Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524B2-19 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED Models RB211-22B and RB211-524B, -524C, and -524D Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524B2-B-19 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED Models RB211-22B and RB211-524B, -524C, and -524D Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524B3-02 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED Models RB211-22B and RB211-524B, -524C, and -524D Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524B4-02 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED Models RB211-22B and RB211-524B, -524C, and -524D Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524B4-D-02 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED Models RB211-22B and RB211-524B, -524C, and -524D Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524C2-19 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED Models RB211-22B and RB211-524B, -524C, and -524D Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524C2-B-19 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED Models RB211-22B and RB211-524B, -524C, and -524D Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524D4-19 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED Models RB211-22B and RB211-524B, -524C, and -524D Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524D4-39 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED Models RB211-22B and RB211-524B, -524C, and -524D Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524D4-B-19 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED Models RB211-22B and RB211-524B, -524C, and -524D Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524D4-B-39 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED Models RB211-22B and RB211-524B, -524C, and -524D Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524D4X-19 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED Models RB211-22B and RB211-524B, -524C, and -524D Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524D4X-B-19 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED Models RB211-22B and RB211-524B, -524C, and -524D Series Engines

Unsafe Condition

Internal oil fire, failure of the low compressor rotor shaft, and subsequent low turbine rotor overspeed leading to an uncontained rotor failure.

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Required Actions

Incorporate low pressure rotor location bearing area modifications as specified in Rolls-Royce Mandatory SB RB211-72-6847, Revision 2, dated March 30, 1984, or FAA approved equivalent. Alternate means of compliance may be approved upon request.

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Compliance Time

Prior to December 31, 1987

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce RB211-22B and RB211-524B, -524C, and -524D series turbofan engines.

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Federal Register Abstract

Low Pressure Rotor Location Bearing Area Modifications

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AD Number:
85-10-05 R1
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED Models RB211-22B and RB211-524B, -524C, and -524D Series Engines
Subject:
Low Pressure Rotor Location Bearing Area Modifications
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
03/28/1986
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: 85-10-05 R1
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5239

AD NUMBER:   85-10-05 R1

SUBJECT HEADING:   ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED Models RB211-22B and RB211-524B, -524C, and -524D Series Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective March 28, 1986.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
85-10-05 R1 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED: Amendment 39-5063 as amended by Amendment 39-5239. Applies to Rolls-Royce RB211-22B and RB211-524B, -524C, and -524D series turbofan engines.

Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished.

To prevent an internal oil fire, failure of the low compressor rotor shaft, and subsequent low turbine rotor overspeed leading to an uncontained rotor failure, accomplish the following:

Prior to December 31, 1987, incorporate low pressure rotor location bearing area modifications as specified in Rolls-Royce Mandatory SB RB211-72-6847, Revision 2, dated March 30, 1984, or FAA approved equivalent.

Upon request, an alternate means of compliance may be approved by the Manager, Engine Certification Office, Aircraft Certification Division, New England Region, Federal Aviation Administration, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803.

Aircraft may be ferried in accordance with the provisions of FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where the AD can be accomplished.

Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA maintenance inspector, the Manager, Engine Certification Office, New England Region, may adjust the compliance time specified in this AD.

The manufacturer's SB identified and described in this directive is incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the SB from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Rolls-Royce Limited, Technical Publications Department, P.O. Box 31, Derby DE2 8BJ, England. The SB may also be examined at the office of the Regional Counsel, New England Region, Federal Aviation Administration, Rules Docket No. 84-ANE-14, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803, weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. except Federal holidays.

Amendment 39-5063 became effective on July 23, 1985.

This Amendment 39-5239 becomes effective on March 28, 1986.

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AD Number:
85-10-05 R1
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED Models RB211-22B and RB211-524B, -524C, and -524D Series Engines
Subject:
Low Pressure Rotor Location Bearing Area Modifications
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
03/28/1986
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: 85-10-05 R1
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5239

AD NUMBER:   85-10-05 R1

SUBJECT HEADING:   ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED Models RB211-22B and RB211-524B, -524C, and -524D Series Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective March 28, 1986.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
85-10-05 R1 ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED: Amendment 39-5063 as amended by Amendment 39-5239. Applies to Rolls-Royce RB211-22B and RB211-524B, -524C, and -524D series turbofan engines.

Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished.

To prevent an internal oil fire, failure of the low compressor rotor shaft, and subsequent low turbine rotor overspeed leading to an uncontained rotor failure, accomplish the following:

Prior to December 31, 1987, incorporate low pressure rotor location bearing area modifications as specified in Rolls-Royce Mandatory SB RB211-72-6847, Revision 2, dated March 30, 1984, or FAA approved equivalent.

Upon request, an alternate means of compliance may be approved by the Manager, Engine Certification Office, Aircraft Certification Division, New England Region, Federal Aviation Administration, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803.

Aircraft may be ferried in accordance with the provisions of FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to a base where the AD can be accomplished.

Upon submission of substantiating data by an owner or operator through an FAA maintenance inspector, the Manager, Engine Certification Office, New England Region, may adjust the compliance time specified in this AD.

The manufacturer's SB identified and described in this directive is incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the SB from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Rolls-Royce Limited, Technical Publications Department, P.O. Box 31, Derby DE2 8BJ, England. The SB may also be examined at the office of the Regional Counsel, New England Region, Federal Aviation Administration, Rules Docket No. 84-ANE-14, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803, weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. except Federal holidays.

Amendment 39-5063 became effective on July 23, 1985.

This Amendment 39-5239 becomes effective on March 28, 1986.

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