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AD FAA-2014-0281

Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines

Summary

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211 Trent 553-61, 553A2-61, 556-61, 556A2-61, 556B-61, 556B2-61, 560-61, and 560A2-61 turbofan engines. We are issuing this AD to address, through an update to the electronic engine control (EEC) software, multiple risks of uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2014-0281

Document Number

2014-14807

Type

Rule

Publication Date

June 27, 2014

Effective Date

July 14, 2014

Affected Manufacturer

Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan

Criticality

important

Emergency

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2014-0281

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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