Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) AE 2100D3 model turboprop engines. This AD requires revising the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the RRC AE 2100D3 Maintenance Manual and the operator's approved continuous airworthiness maintenance program. This AD was prompted by a report of a propeller gearbox (PGB) development test in which high vibration occurred due to a fatigue crack that initiated in the propeller shaft. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2020-0853
Document Number
2020-21377
Type
Rule
Publication Date
September 29, 2020
Effective Date
October 14, 2020
Affected Manufacturer
Rolls-Royce Corporation (Type Certificate Previously Held by Allison Engine Company) Turboprop
Criticality
routine
Emergency
No
Docket ID
Docket No. FAA-2020-0853
Topics
Official Documents
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