AD 98-25-14

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

Rolls-Royce plc Viper Mk. 521, 522, 526 and 601 Series Engines

AD Number
98-25-14
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
98-ANE-06-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Rolls-Royce Limited, Bristol Engines Division Viper Mk. 521 Rolls-Royce plc Viper Mk. 521, 522, 526 and 601 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Limited, Bristol Engines Division Viper Mk. 522 Rolls-Royce plc Viper Mk. 521, 522, 526 and 601 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Limited, Bristol Engines Division Viper Mk. 526 Rolls-Royce plc Viper Mk. 521, 522, 526 and 601 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce Limited, Bristol Engines Division Viper Mk. 601-22 Rolls-Royce plc Viper Mk. 521, 522, 526 and 601 Series Engines

Unsafe Condition

A high pressure fuel leak, which could result in an engine nacelle fire and damage to the aircraft.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time inspection of the barometric flow control unit (BFCU) augmentor and bypass valve joint washer for joint washer integrity, and replace with serviceable parts as required. Follow specific Rolls-Royce Alert Service Bulletins based on engine series.

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Compliance Time

Inspect within 2 months or 100 hours time in service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, for engines with less than 200 hours TIS since new, overhaul, or repair of the BFCU. For engines with 200 or more hours TIS, inspect at the next engine removal after the effective date.

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce plc Viper Mk. 521, 522, 526, and 601 series turbojet engines installed on Raytheon (formerly British Aerospace, Hawker Siddeley) Models BH.125 and DH.125 series aircraft.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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