# Proposed AD 2002-NE-19-AD: Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Trent 875, 877, 884, 892, 892B, and 895 Series Turbofan Engines

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-13-11
- Products: Rolls-Royce
- Product type: Engine
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: January 27, 2003, 68 FR 3836
- Comments due: March 28, 2003
- Became: [AD 2004-13-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-13-11)
- Docket: 2002-NE-19-AD
- FR document: 03-1676
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/fa/f2/faf23d4f1af2c07b40bcfa8b72af1346199350c2dd9abaf50b67fc9190dd92d5 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-01-27/pdf/03-1676.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/01/27/03-1676/airworthiness-directives-rolls-royce-plc-rb211-trent-875-877-884-892-892b-and-895-series-turbofan
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/67EAE83A010FCEDB86256CBB0051F54A.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2002-NE-19-AD

## Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211 Trent 875, 877, 884, 892, 892B, and 895 series turbofan engines. This proposal would require initial and repetitive visual inspections of the intermediate pressure (IP) compressor rear stubshaft and IP turbine shaft for load-bearing spline flank wear, and replacement of these shafts if necessary. This proposal is prompted by reports of IP compressor rear stubshaft and IP turbine shaft load-bearing spline flank wear, revealed at inspection during overhaul. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent the loss of drive between the IP turbine and the IP compressor, which could result in a turbine rotor overspeed condition, possible uncontained engine failure, and damage to the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Jan 27, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-1676, comments due Mar 28, 2003 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/01/27/03-1676/airworthiness-directives-rolls-royce-plc-rb211-trent-875-877-884-892-892b-and-895-series-turbofan)

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