Rolls-Royce, Airworthiness Directives

24 ADs indexed for Rolls-Royce, aircraft.

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2020-06-16 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce, Deutschland Ltd. & Co. KG (Formerly Rolls-Royce plc) Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition: LP compressor partial aerofoil blade release events on RR Trent 700 engines, which could lead to LP compressor blade release with possible consequent loss of the engine nose cowl, under cowl fires ...

Effective: May 5, 2020 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce, Deutschland Ltd. & Co. KG (Formerly Rolls-Royce plc) Turbofan Engines

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2006-23-11 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce, plc RB211 Trent 768-60, 772-60, and 772B-60 Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition: A damaged outer heat shield caused fretting of the HP/IP turbine bearing oil feed tubes, leading to oil leakage and ignition, which could result in overheating and failure of the HPT disc.

Effective: Dec 19, 2006 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, or within 10,000 hours or 2,500 cycles on the...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce, plc RB211 Trent 768-60, 772-60, and 772B-60 Turbofan Engines

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2004-26-10

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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland (RRD) (Formerly Rolls-Royce, plc) Tay 611-8, Tay 620-15, Tay 620-15/20, Tay 650-15, Tay 650-15/10, and Tay 651-54 Turbofan Engines; Correction

Unsafe Condition: This document makes corrections to Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2004-26-10. That AD applies to certain RRD Tay 611-8, Tay 620-15, Tay 620-15/20, Tay 650-15, Tay 650-15/10, and Tay 651-54 turbofan e...

Effective: Jan 26, 2005 Category: aircraft

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland (RRD) (Formerly Rolls-Royce, plc) Tay 611-8, Tay 620-15, Tay 620-15/20, Tay 650-15, Tay 650-15/10, and Tay 651-54 Turbofan Engines; Correction

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2004-05-22

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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland (RRD) (Formerly Rolls-Royce, plc) TAY 611-8, TAY 620-15, TAY 650-15, and TAY 651-54 Series Turbofan Engines; Correction

Unsafe Condition: This document makes a correction to Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2004-05-22. That AD applies to certain RRD TAY 611-8, TAY 620-15, TAY 650-15, and TAY 651-54 series turbofan engines with ice-impact...

Effective: Mar 25, 2004 Category: aircraft

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland (RRD) (Formerly Rolls-Royce, plc) TAY 611-8, TAY 620-15, TAY 650-15, and TAY 651-54 Series Turbofan Engines; Correction

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2002-01-29

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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce, plc. Models Tay 650-15 and 651-54 Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition: Cracked HPC stage 11/12 disc spacers caused by HPC outlet guide vane (OGV) retaining bolt failure, potentially leading to an uncontained failure.

Effective: Feb 15, 2002 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce, plc. Models Tay 650-15 and 651-54 Turbofan Engines

2001-26-11 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce, plc RB211 Trent 800 Series Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition: LPC fan blade root cracking at a lower life than previously forecast, which could lead to LPC fan blade failure, multiple fan blade release, uncontained engine failure, and possible damage to the a...

Effective: Jan 30, 2002 Category: engine Compliance: Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce, plc RB211 Trent 800 Series Turbofan Engines

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2001-22-18 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce, plc Models Tay 650-15 and 651-54 Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition: Reports of fan blade failures that can result in an uncontained engine failure, engine fire, and damage to the airplane.

Effective: Dec 18, 2001 Category: engine Compliance: Within the next shop visit after the effective date of this AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce, plc Models Tay 650-15 and 651-54 Turbofan Engines

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Amdt-39-10762 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce, plc RB211 Trent 800 Series Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition: Cracks in fan blade roots could lead to fan blade failure, resulting in multiple fan blade release and uncontained engine failure.

Effective: Oct 7, 1998 Category: engine Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce, plc RB211 Trent 800 Series Turbofan Engines

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Amdt-39-10754 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce, plc RB211 Trent 700 Series Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the SAGB driving bevel gearshaft ball bearing due to oil starvation, causing uncommanded engine rundowns and inflight engine shutdowns.

Effective: Oct 1, 1998 Category: engine Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce, plc RB211 Trent 700 Series Turbofan Engines

Amdt-39-10508 Recurring

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

Unsafe Condition: Stresses on the thrust reverser hinge were higher than anticipated during engine certification, which could lead to thrust reverser hinge failure and liberation of the thrust reverser cowl duct fro...

Effective: May 21, 1998 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce, plc RB211 Trent 768 and 772 Series Turbofan Engines

Amdt-39-10426

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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce, plc RB211 Series Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition: Fuel line rupture on flexible fuel tube assemblies installed in accordance with AD 96-13-04 could cause high volume fuel leaks and fuel collection inside the engine nacelle, leading to an uncontrol...

Effective: Apr 29, 1998 Category: engine Compliance: Immediate replacement for rigid fuel tubes not yet removed. Replacement of flexible assemblies mu...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce, plc RB211 Series Turbofan Engines

96-12-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Teledyne Continental Motors and Rolls-Royce, plc O-200 Series Reciprocating Engines

Unsafe Condition: Possible cylinder cracking with subsequent loss of engine power due to engine timing set to 24o BTC for engines with improved cylinders that have strengthened heads.

Effective: Jul 18, 1996 Category: engine Compliance: within the next 50 hours time in service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Teledyne Continental Motors and Rolls-Royce, plc O-200 Series Reciprocating Engines

94-05-05 R1

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TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL ENGINES AND ROLLS-ROYCE, PLC Model C75, C85, C90, C125, C145, O-200, O-300, and GO-300 Series and Rolls-Royce, plc (R-R) C90, O-200 and O-300 Series Engines

Unsafe Condition: Cylinder rocker shaft bosses may develop cracks, leading to engine power loss and engine failure.

Effective: Feb 13, 1996 Category: engine Compliance: At the next cylinder removal from the engine or engine overhaul, whichever occurs first, after th...

Why matched: TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL ENGINES AND ROLLS-ROYCE, PLC Model C75, C85, C90, C125, C145, O-200, O-300, and GO-300 Series and Rolls-Royce, plc (R-R) C90, O-200 and O-300 Series Engines

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95-04-02

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Rolls-Royce, plc (R-R) Models RB211-524B-02, -524B-B-02, -524B3-02, -524B2-19, -524B2-B-19, -524C2-19, and -524C2-B-19 Engines

Unsafe Condition: Release of the stage 2 nozzle guide vane (NGV) seal ring could result in rotor contact, severance of the rotor drive arm, and an uncontained engine failure.

Effective: May 8, 1995 Category: engine Compliance: Not later than 9 months after the effective date of this AD for Boeing 747 series engines, and 20...

Why matched: Rolls-Royce, plc (R-R) Models RB211-524B-02, -524B-B-02, -524B3-02, -524B2-19, -524B2-B-19, -524C2-19, and -524C2-B-19 Engines

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94-25-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce, plc Spey Series Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition: Cracking and corrosion pitting in stage 1 and stage 2 high pressure turbine (HPT) and low pressure turbine (LPT) disks may result in an HPT or LPT disk burst and uncontained engine failure.

Effective: Feb 17, 1995 Category: engine Compliance: At the next shop visit after the effective date of this AD (February 17, 1995) or at the first sh...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce, plc Spey Series Turbofan Engines

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94-23-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce, plc Spey Series Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition: Cracking of the seventh stage high pressure compressor (HPC) disk due to corrosion, which may result in an uncontained engine failure.

Effective: Jan 6, 1995 Category: engine Compliance: Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, or prior to exceeding revised cyclic life lim...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce, plc Spey Series Turbofan Engines

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93-15-09

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ROLLS-ROYCE, PLC Models Dart Mk. 506, 510, 511, 514, 515, 520, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 542, 543, 550, and 552 Series Engines

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the servo fuel pipe could result in a loss of engine power, inflight engine shutdown, or engine fire.

Effective: Sep 7, 1993 Category: engine Compliance: Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD

Why matched: ROLLS-ROYCE, PLC Models Dart Mk. 506, 510, 511, 514, 515, 520, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 542, 543, 550, and 552 Series Engines

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80-13-05 R1

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ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD Model RB211-22B Engines

Unsafe Condition: High pressure compressor (HPC) rotor stage 1 and 2 disk assembly failure

Effective: Nov 28, 1983 Category: engine Compliance: Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished. For disk assemblies listed in Appe...

Why matched: ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD Model RB211-22B Engines

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82-09-02 R1

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ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD. Models DART Mk. 506, 510, 511, 514, 525 through 532, and 535 Series Engines

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the engine fuel manifold assembly connection flexible hose, P/N RK38451A, Mod 1587, with identification tag bearing a manufacture/3,000 psi test date of '8.9.76', could result in release...

Effective: May 12, 1983 Category: engine Compliance: Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. For all affected DART engines e...

Why matched: ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD. Models DART Mk. 506, 510, 511, 514, 525 through 532, and 535 Series Engines

83-01-03

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ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD. Models RB211-22B and -524 Series Engines

Unsafe Condition: High pressure compressor rotor stage 1 and 2 disk assembly failure

Effective: Feb 17, 1983 Category: engine Compliance: After the effective date of this AD, none of the referenced disk assemblies may exceed 3,500 flig...

Why matched: ROLLS-ROYCE, LTD. Models RB211-22B and -524 Series Engines

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