AD 87-18-07

final rule

ROLLS-ROYCE plc (formerly Rolls-Royce Limited) Models Spey 506-14, 506-14A, 506-14D, 511-5W, 511-14, 511-14W, 511-8, 511-8/Mod. 2970, 512-14E, 512-14DW, 512-5, 512-5W, 555-15, 555-15H, 555-15N, and 555-15P Engines

AD Number
87-18-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Spey 506-14 ROLLS-ROYCE plc (formerly Rolls-Royce Limited) Models Spey 506-14, 506-14A, 506-14D, 511-5W, 511-14, 511-14W, 511-8, 511-8/Mod. 2970, 512-14E, 512-14DW, 512-5, 512-5W, 555-15, 555-15H, 555-15N, and 555-15P Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Spey 506-14A ROLLS-ROYCE plc (formerly Rolls-Royce Limited) Models Spey 506-14, 506-14A, 506-14D, 511-5W, 511-14, 511-14W, 511-8, 511-8/Mod. 2970, 512-14E, 512-14DW, 512-5, 512-5W, 555-15, 555-15H, 555-15N, and 555-15P Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Spey 506-14D ROLLS-ROYCE plc (formerly Rolls-Royce Limited) Models Spey 506-14, 506-14A, 506-14D, 511-5W, 511-14, 511-14W, 511-8, 511-8/Mod. 2970, 512-14E, 512-14DW, 512-5, 512-5W, 555-15, 555-15H, 555-15N, and 555-15P Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Spey 511-14 ROLLS-ROYCE plc (formerly Rolls-Royce Limited) Models Spey 506-14, 506-14A, 506-14D, 511-5W, 511-14, 511-14W, 511-8, 511-8/Mod. 2970, 512-14E, 512-14DW, 512-5, 512-5W, 555-15, 555-15H, 555-15N, and 555-15P Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Spey 511-14W ROLLS-ROYCE plc (formerly Rolls-Royce Limited) Models Spey 506-14, 506-14A, 506-14D, 511-5W, 511-14, 511-14W, 511-8, 511-8/Mod. 2970, 512-14E, 512-14DW, 512-5, 512-5W, 555-15, 555-15H, 555-15N, and 555-15P Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Spey 511-8 ROLLS-ROYCE plc (formerly Rolls-Royce Limited) Models Spey 506-14, 506-14A, 506-14D, 511-5W, 511-14, 511-14W, 511-8, 511-8/Mod. 2970, 512-14E, 512-14DW, 512-5, 512-5W, 555-15, 555-15H, 555-15N, and 555-15P Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Spey 511-8/Mod 2970 ROLLS-ROYCE plc (formerly Rolls-Royce Limited) Models Spey 506-14, 506-14A, 506-14D, 511-5W, 511-14, 511-14W, 511-8, 511-8/Mod. 2970, 512-14E, 512-14DW, 512-5, 512-5W, 555-15, 555-15H, 555-15N, and 555-15P Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Spey 555-15 ROLLS-ROYCE plc (formerly Rolls-Royce Limited) Models Spey 506-14, 506-14A, 506-14D, 511-5W, 511-14, 511-14W, 511-8, 511-8/Mod. 2970, 512-14E, 512-14DW, 512-5, 512-5W, 555-15, 555-15H, 555-15N, and 555-15P Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Spey 555-15H ROLLS-ROYCE plc (formerly Rolls-Royce Limited) Models Spey 506-14, 506-14A, 506-14D, 511-5W, 511-14, 511-14W, 511-8, 511-8/Mod. 2970, 512-14E, 512-14DW, 512-5, 512-5W, 555-15, 555-15H, 555-15N, and 555-15P Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Spey 555-15N ROLLS-ROYCE plc (formerly Rolls-Royce Limited) Models Spey 506-14, 506-14A, 506-14D, 511-5W, 511-14, 511-14W, 511-8, 511-8/Mod. 2970, 512-14E, 512-14DW, 512-5, 512-5W, 555-15, 555-15H, 555-15N, and 555-15P Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Spey 555-15P ROLLS-ROYCE plc (formerly Rolls-Royce Limited) Models Spey 506-14, 506-14A, 506-14D, 511-5W, 511-14, 511-14W, 511-8, 511-8/Mod. 2970, 512-14E, 512-14DW, 512-5, 512-5W, 555-15, 555-15H, 555-15N, and 555-15P Engines

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the primary airscoop and subsequent burnthrough of the engine case.

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Required Actions

Inspect for cracks, and repair or replace as necessary the primary airscoops in accordance with R-R Service Bulletin SP72-997 dated October 1985, at the next engine shop visit after the effective date of this AD.

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Compliance Time

next engine shop visit after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce plc models Spey 506-14, 506-14A, 506-14D, 511-5W, 511-14, 511-14W, 511-8, 511-8/Mod. 2970, 512-14E, 512-14DW, 512-5, 512-5W, 555-15, 555-15H, 555-15N, and 555-15P turbofan engines.

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Federal Register Abstract

Primary Airscoop

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AD Number:
87-18-07
Document Type:
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Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
ROLLS-ROYCE plc (formerly Rolls-Royce Limited) Models Spey 506-14, 506-14A, 506-14D, 511-5W, 511-14,...Show more
Subject:
Primary Airscoop
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
09/28/1987
Make:
Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG
Model:
Spey 506-14 | Spey 506-14A | Spey 506-14D | Spey 511-14 | Spey 511-14W | Spey 511-8 | Spey 511-8/Mod...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: 87-18-07
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5689

AD NUMBER:   87-18-07

SUBJECT HEADING:   ROLLS-ROYCE plc (formerly Rolls-Royce Limited) Models Spey 506-14, 506-14A, 506-14D, 511-5W, 511-14, 511-14W, 511-8, 511-8/Mod. 2970, 512-14E, 512-14DW, 512-5, 512-5W, 555-15, 555-15H, 555-15N, and 555-15P Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective September 28, 1987.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
87-18-07 ROLLS-ROYCE plc (formerly Rolls-Royce Limited): Amendment 39-5689. Applies to Rolls- Royce (R-R) Spey 506-14, 506-14A, 506-14D, 511-5W, 511-14, 511-14W, 511-8, 511-8/Mod. 2970, 512-14E, 512-14DW, 512-5, 512-5W, 555-15, 555-15H, 555-15N, and 555-15P turbofan engines.

Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent failure of the primary airscoop and subsequent burnthrough of the engine case, inspect for cracks, and repair or replace as necessary, the primary airscoops in accordance with R-R Service Bulletin (SB) Number SP72-997, dated October 1985, at the next engine shop visit after the effective date of this AD.

NOTE: For the purpose of this AD, engine shop visit is defined as the input of an engine to a repair shop where combustion section system overhaul facilities exist and the subsequent engine maintenance entails the separation of front and rear.

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 request, an equivalent means of compliance with the requirements of this AD may be approved by the Manager, Engine Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803.

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.

R-R SB Number SP72-997, dated October 1985, identified and described in part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received this document from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Service Manager, Spey Engine, Rolls-Royce plc, East Kilbride, Glasgow G74 4PY, Scotland. This document may also be examined at the Office of the Regional Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803, Rules Docket Number 86-ANE-24, Room 311, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays.

This amendment becomes effective on September 28, 1987.

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AD Number:
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Subject Heading:
ROLLS-ROYCE plc (formerly Rolls-Royce Limited) Models Spey 506-14, 506-14A, 506-14D, 511-5W, 511-14,...Show more
Subject:
Primary Airscoop
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
09/28/1987
Make:
Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG
Model:
Spey 506-14 | Spey 506-14A | Spey 506-14D | Spey 511-14 | Spey 511-14W | Spey 511-8 | Spey 511-8/Mod...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: 87-18-07
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5689

AD NUMBER:   87-18-07

SUBJECT HEADING:   ROLLS-ROYCE plc (formerly Rolls-Royce Limited) Models Spey 506-14, 506-14A, 506-14D, 511-5W, 511-14, 511-14W, 511-8, 511-8/Mod. 2970, 512-14E, 512-14DW, 512-5, 512-5W, 555-15, 555-15H, 555-15N, and 555-15P Engines

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective September 28, 1987.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
87-18-07 ROLLS-ROYCE plc (formerly Rolls-Royce Limited): Amendment 39-5689. Applies to Rolls- Royce (R-R) Spey 506-14, 506-14A, 506-14D, 511-5W, 511-14, 511-14W, 511-8, 511-8/Mod. 2970, 512-14E, 512-14DW, 512-5, 512-5W, 555-15, 555-15H, 555-15N, and 555-15P turbofan engines.

Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent failure of the primary airscoop and subsequent burnthrough of the engine case, inspect for cracks, and repair or replace as necessary, the primary airscoops in accordance with R-R Service Bulletin (SB) Number SP72-997, dated October 1985, at the next engine shop visit after the effective date of this AD.

NOTE: For the purpose of this AD, engine shop visit is defined as the input of an engine to a repair shop where combustion section system overhaul facilities exist and the subsequent engine maintenance entails the separation of front and rear.

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 request, an equivalent means of compliance with the requirements of this AD may be approved by the Manager, Engine Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803.

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.

R-R SB Number SP72-997, dated October 1985, identified and described in part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received this document from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Service Manager, Spey Engine, Rolls-Royce plc, East Kilbride, Glasgow G74 4PY, Scotland. This document may also be examined at the Office of the Regional Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803, Rules Docket Number 86-ANE-24, Room 311, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays.

This amendment becomes effective on September 28, 1987.

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