# Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2012-09-14 · Effective 2012-10-01 · 77 FR 56760
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-21286
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 77 FR 56760
- **Publication date:** 2012-09-14
- **Effective date:** 2012-10-01
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2012-0848
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-Trent 800 series turbofan engines. This AD requires removing from service certain intermediate pressure (IP) turbine discs that have a serial number listed in this AD. This AD was prompted by RR performing an evaluation that determined that the current lives for certain IP turbine discs with a steel inclusion may fail before they reach their current mandatory life limits. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the IP turbine disc, which could result in uncontained failure of the engine and damage to the airplane.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/09/14/2012-21286/airworthiness-directives-rolls-royce-plc-turbofan-engines)
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