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AD 2014-22-02
Published 2014-10-30 · Document 2014-25739
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- Effective date printed in this source
- 2014-11-14
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- 2026-09-28
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Trent 1000-A, 1000-
C, 1000-D, 1000-E, 1000-G, and 1000-H turbofan engines.
Serial numbers, installed parts, exceptions and service-document requirements have not been evaluated. An engine model mentioned here is not evidence that an aircraft has that engine installed.
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This literal index is partial. Shorthand, ranges and broken lines have not been expanded or repaired.
Historical relationship wording
(b) Affected ADs
None.
This wording records what this edition said at publication. It does not determine current supersession or current independent burden.
Recorded rule paragraphs
These exact source paragraphs include conditions and maintenance wording. They are not a conclusion that work applies to, or was completed on, an individual aircraft. Referenced manufacturer service documents are link-only and are not mirrored.
(a) Effective Date
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective November 14, 2014.
(b) Affected ADs
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Trent 1000-A, 1000-
C, 1000-D, 1000-E, 1000-G, and 1000-H turbofan engines.
(d) Reason
(d) Reason
This AD was prompted by a finding that an intermediate pressure
(IP) shaft failure may not be detected by engine electronic
controller (EEC) software earlier than standard MB6.15. We are
issuing this AD to detect IP shaft failure and prevent IP compressor
turbine burst, uncontained engine failure, and damage to the
airplane.
(e) Actions and Compliance
(e) Actions and Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(1) Within 30 days or 180 flight cycles after the effective date
of this AD, whichever occurs first, remove from the engine any EEC
software standard earlier than software standard MB6.15.
(2) Install EEC software eligible for installation.
(f) Installation Prohibition
(f) Installation Prohibition
After the effective date of this AD, do not install any EEC
containing a software standard earlier than software standard of
MB6.15, into any engine.
(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs
to this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your
request. You may email your request to: [email protected].
(h) Related Information
(h) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Kenneth Steeves,
Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA
01803; phone: 781-238-7765; fax: 781-238-7199; email:
[email protected].
(2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2014-0192,
dated September 1, 2014, for more information. You may examine the
MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2014-0705.
(3) RR Alert Service Bulletin No. TRENT 1000 73-AH914, dated
July 23, 2014, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD,
can be obtained from RR using the contact information in paragraph
(h)(4) of this AD.
(4) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby,
England, DE248BJ; phone: 011-44-1332-242424; fax: 011-44-1332-
249936; email: http://www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_team.jsp;
Internet: https://www.aeromanager.com.
(5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington,
MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call 781-238-7125.
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference
None.