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AD 2017-17-07 Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines
Applicability*9
This AD applies to Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Trent XWB-75, Trent XWB-79, Trent XWB-79B, and Trent XWB-84 turbofan engines with an engine serial number (S/N) listed in Appendix 1 of RR Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) Trent XWB 72-AJ738, dated April 11, 2017, and with intermediate-pressure (IP) turbine stage 2 locking plates, part number (P/N) KH12922 or KH16183, installed.
Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (1) Inspect the IP turbine stage 2 locking plates on-wing before exceeding 750 engine flight cycles (FCs) since new, or within 100 engine FCs after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. Use the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.A., of RR Alert NMSB Trent XWB 72-AJ738, dated April 11, 2017, to do the inspection. (2) Thereafter, re-inspect the IP turbine stage 2 locking plates at intervals not to exceed 750 engine FCs since the last locking plate inspection. Use the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.A., of RR Alert NMSB Trent XWB 72-AJ738, dated April 11, 2017, to do the inspection. (i) If all IP turbine stage 2 locking plates installed on the engine have an S/N beginning with 20452, or are not marked with an S/N, the repetitive inspection required by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD is not required. (ii) If one or more IP turbine stage 2 locking plates are missing, remove the engine from service within the compliance times specified in the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.A.(3), of RR Alert NMSB Trent XWB 72-AJ738, dated April 11, 2017. (3) Inspect the IP turbine stage 2 locking plates during the next engine shop visit (ESV) after the effective date of this AD. (i) Use the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B., of RR Alert NMSB Trent XWB 72-AJ738, dated April 11, 2017, to do this inspection. This in-shop inspection may be substituted for the on-wing inspection required by paragraphs (f)(1) and (2) of this AD. (ii) If one or more IP turbine stage 2 locking plates are missing, use the acceptance criteria in the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B.(3), of RR Alert NMSB Trent XWB 72-AJ738 dated April 11, 2017, to disposition the engine.
Required actions
After the effective date of this AD, do not install an engine unless the IP turbine stage 2 locking plates were inspected using the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.A. or 3.B., of RR Alert NMSB Trent XWB 72-AJ738, dated April 11, 2017.
Unsafe condition
This AD was prompted by a report of several IP turbine stage 2 locking plates cracked during module assembly. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the IP turbine stage 2 locking plates, uncontained release of the IP turbine stage 2 blades, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane.
Affected ADs
None.
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