AD Amdt-39-9978

Recurring final rule
Data completeness: 70%

Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB.211-524 Series Turbofan Engines

AD Number
Amdt-39-9978
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 95-ANE-56
FR Citation
62 FR 16475

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Rolls-Royce plc RB Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB.211-524 Series Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Premature engine combustor distress leading to engine fires due to thermal fatigue causing combustor liner and case burn-through.

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Required Actions

Perform initial and repetitive borescope inspections of the head section and meterpanel assembly of the combustion liner. Replace with serviceable parts if necessary. Optional installation of a front combustion liner with a strengthened head section to terminate inspection requirements.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Rolls-Royce plc RB.211-524 series turbofan engines

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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