FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive for Rolls-Royce Turbofan Engines

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is revising an existing airworthiness directive for Rolls-Royce plc models RB211 Trent 768-60, Trent 772-60, and Trent 772B-60 turbofan engines to include a repetitive inspection of the vent flow restrictor for blockage, following a revision to Rolls-Royce's Service Bulletin for inspection of the high-pressure/intermediate-pressure turbine bearing internal oil vent tube, scavenge tube, and tube heat shields.