Regulation & law · 02/10/2014

Rolls-Royce Corporation Proposes New Airworthiness Directive for Turboprop and Turbofan Engines

Rolls-Royce Corporation is proposing a new airworthiness directive to reduce the life limits of certain turbine wheels in their AE 2100 and AE 3007 series engines, in response to reports of pitting in the wheel bores, to prevent uncontained failure and damage to the engine and airplane.