- Effective
- May 8, 1973
- Models
- RB211-22B-02, RB211-22B/MOD 72-8700, RB211-22C-02
- Data sheet
- TCDSE12EU
- Registered aircraft
- 191 matched by model
- Product
- Engine
- Amendment
- 39-1633
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The airworthiness directive
73-10-01 ROLLS ROYCE (1971) LTD: Amendment 39-1633. Applies to Rolls Royce RB 211-22-02 and RB 211-22-02/10 engines on Lockheed L-1011 airplanes.
Compliance is required as indicated.
To prevent improper VIGV scheduling due to binding of the variable inlet guide vanes master ram feedback control linkage accomplish the following:
At the next disassembly of an engine for cause, after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, remove existing connecting rod Part No. 754/2/27340 from the Variable Inlet Guide Vane Control and -
(a) Install serviceable modified connecting rod Part No. 754/2/30438 in accordance with Plessey Aerospace Service Bulletin Number IGV 75-1 Revision 1, dated May 22, 1972 or an FAA-approved equivalent; or
(b) Rework and reinstall serviceable connecting rod Part No. 754/2/27340 in accordance with Plessey Aerospace Service Bulletin Number IGV 75-1 Revision 1, dated May 22, 1972 or an FAA-approved equivalent.
This amendment becomes effective May 8, 1973.
Affected TCDS · 1
The type certificate data sheets for the models this AD names, matched by model and maker.
Registered aircraft · 191
Registered aircraft whose airframe or engine model this AD names. Matched by model only, so check each against the AD’s applicability.
| 1974 | 1 |
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| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 4 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 27 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 25 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 26 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2014 | 1 |
2 with no year recorded