AD 97-02-12

final rule
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ROLLS-ROYCE PLC Models RB211-535E4 and -535E4-B Engines

AD Number
97-02-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
96-ANE-09
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-535E4-37 ROLLS-ROYCE PLC Models RB211-535E4 and -535E4-B Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-535E4-B-37 ROLLS-ROYCE PLC Models RB211-535E4 and -535E4-B Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-535E4-B-75 ROLLS-ROYCE PLC Models RB211-535E4 and -535E4-B Engines

Unsafe Condition

Compressor stall and subsequent engine rundown on one or both engines due to an improperly set minimum compressor discharge P4 stop setting in the fuel flow governor (FFG).

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Required Actions

Install a fuel flow governor (FFG) with a revised minimum compressor discharge P4 stop setting per R-R Mandatory Service Bulletin RB.211-73-B869, Revision 1. Ensure improved FFGs are installed on both engines for each Boeing 757 aircraft to terminate AD 96-04-11 requirements.

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Compliance Time

No later than 9 calendar months after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce plc Models RB211-535E4 and -535E4-B turbofan engines installed on Boeing 757-200 series aircraft.

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