Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Dart 525, 525F, 528, 528D, 529, 529D, 530, 532, 535, 542, and 552 Series Turboprop Engines
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2001-09-28 · Effective 2001-10-15 · 66 FR 49514
Document
Document number
01-24271
Federal Register citation
66 FR 49514
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2001-09-28
Effective date
2001-10-15
FAA docket
Docket No. 2001-NE-29-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Dart 525, 525F, 528, 528D, 529, 529D, 530, 532, 535, 542, and 552 series turboprop engines. This action requires the removal of certain part number (P/N) high pressure turbine (HPT) discs and replacement with serviceable discs. This amendment is prompted by three reports of uncontained HPT disc failures and the manufacturer's investigation into disc failure. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent HPT disc failure, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane.