AD Amdt-39-16620

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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211-Trent 768, 772, and 772B Turbofan Engines

AD Number
Amdt-39-16620
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2010-0960
FR Citation
76 FR 12277

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211-Trent 768, 772, and 772B Turbofan Engines
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-Trent 768 Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211-Trent 768, 772, and 772B Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Stresses on the thrust reverser hinge were higher than anticipated during engine certification, leading to potential cracks in the hinge lugs and attachment ribs.

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Required Actions

Inspect the thrust reverser hinge lugs and attachment ribs for cracks. Remove and replace parts if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce plc RB211-Trent 768, 772, and 772B turbofan engines installed on, but not limited to, Airbus A330-341 and A330-342 series airplanes.

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