AD Amdt-39-9897

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211-535E4 and -535E4- B Series Turbofan Engines

AD Number
Amdt-39-9897
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 96-ANE-09
FR Citation
62 FR 4899

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB211-535E4 and -535E4- B Series Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211-535E4 and -535E4- B Series Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Engine rundowns during low idle descent in icing conditions due to compressor stall caused by inadequate minimum compressor discharge P4 stop settings.

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Required Actions

Install an improved fuel flow governor with revised minimum compressor discharge P4 stop settings.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce plc RB211-535E4 and -535E4-B series turbofan engines.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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