WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Federal Aviation Administration has issued a rule called: Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Engines.
The rule was published in the Federal Register on Aug. 28 by Lona C. Saccomando, Acting Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate Management Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
Summary: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) Model Trent7000-72 and Trent7000-72C engines. This AD was prompted by reports of engine in-flight shut-downs (IFSDs) caused by the premature failure of certain parts. This AD prohibits the installation of certain lubrication/scavenge pumps unless certain installation criteria are met. The FAA is issu...