Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Trent 875, 877, 884, 892, 892B, and 895 Series Turbofan Engines
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2002-05-28 · Effective 2002-07-02 · 67 FR 36803
Document
Document number
02-13185
Federal Register citation
67 FR 36803
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2002-05-28
Effective date
2002-07-02
FAA docket
Docket No. 2001-NE-12-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), that is applicable to Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Trent 875, 877, 884, 892, 892B, and 895 series turbofan engines. This amendment requires reapplication of dry film lubricant to low pressure compressor (LPC) fan blade roots. This amendment is prompted by an aborted take-off resulting from LPC fan blade loss. Since this event, four additional cracked LPC fan blade roots have been reported. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent LPC fan blade loss, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and possible aircraft damage.