# Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc. Tay Model 650-15 and 651-54 Turbofan Engines
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2002-05-02 · Effective 2002-06-06 · 67 FR 21979
## Document
- **Document number:** 02-10549
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Rolls-Royce plc. Tay Model 650-15 and 651-54 Turbofan
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 67 FR 21979
- **Publication date:** 2002-05-02
- **Effective date:** 2002-06-06
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2001-NE-36-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), that is applicable to Rolls-Royce plc. (RR) Tay model 650-15 and 651-54 turbofan engines. This amendment requires revisions to the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) in the Time Limits Section of the Engine Manual for Rolls-Royce plc. Tay model 650-15 and 651-54 series turbofan engines to include required enhanced inspection of selected critical life-limited parts at each piece-part exposure. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent critical life-limited rotating engine part failure, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/05/02/02-10549/airworthiness-directives-rolls-royce-plc-tay-model-650-15-and-651-54-turbofan-engines)
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