Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524 Series Turbofan Engines
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2003-10-28 · Effective 2003-11-12 · 68 FR 61336
Document
Document number
03-26916
Federal Register citation
68 FR 61336
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524 Series Turbofan
Publication date
2003-10-28
Effective date
2003-11-12
FAA docket
Docket No. 2003-NE-33-AD
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-524 series turbofan engines with certain part number (PN) and serial number (SN) low pressure (LP) compressor fan blades installed. This AD requires inspection of certain LP compressor fan blade roots and replacement or repair of blades if damage is not within acceptable limits. This AD is prompted by the discovery of damaged LP compressor fan blade roots resulting from entrapment of ceramic polishing media between the blade roots and the masking boot during blade root repair. We are issuing this AD to prevent possible uncontained multiple LP compressor fan blade release, and damage to the airplane.