airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2018-07-23 · Effective 2018-08-07 · 83 FR 34755
Document
Document number
2018-15649
Federal Register citation
83 FR 34755
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan
Publication date
2018-07-23
Effective date
2018-08-07
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-1237
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Trent 1000-A, Trent 1000-C, Trent 1000-D, Trent 1000-E, Trent 1000-G, Trent 1000-H, Trent 1000-A2, Trent 1000-C2, Trent 1000-D2, Trent 1000-E2, Trent 1000-G2, Trent 1000-H2, Trent 1000-J2, Trent 1000-K2, and Trent 1000-L2 engine models. This AD requires certain engines susceptible to intermediate-pressure turbine (IPT) blade failure not be installed on an airplane together with other engines with IPT blades of the same age. This AD was prompted by new operating restrictions for engines with IPT blades susceptible to shank corrosion and possible blade separation. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.