Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Engines
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2023-11-20 · Effective 2023-12-26 · 88 FR 80582
Document
Document number
2023-25517
Federal Register citation
88 FR 80582
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co
Publication date
2023-11-20
Effective date
2023-12-26
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2023-1399
Abstract
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-15-07 for certain Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) (type certificate previously held by Rolls-Royce plc) Model RB211-524G2-19, RB211-524G2- T-19, RB211-524G3-19, RB211-524G3-T-19, RB211-524H2-19, RB211-524H2-T- 19, RB211-524H-36, and RB211-524H-T-36 engines. AD 2020-15-07 required replacement of the low-pressure turbine (LPT) stage 1 disk with part number (P/N) UL37606, UL37607, UL37608, UL37722, or UL37790, installed. This AD was prompted by an updated analysis by the engine manufacturer, which indicates certain part-numbered and serial-numbered LPT stage 1 disks that have undergone rework could fail before the current published life limits. This AD retains the requirement to replace the LPT stage 1 disk and includes additional LPT stage 1 disks, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.