# Proposed AD 2002-NE-37-AD: Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co KG, Model Tay 611-8, 620-15, 650-15, and 651-54 Turbofan Engines

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2002-24-06
- Products: Rolls-Royce Deutschland
- Product type: Engine
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: June 9, 2004, 69 FR 32285
- Comments due: August 9, 2004
- Became: [AD 2002-24-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-24-06)
- Docket: 2002-NE-37-AD
- FR document: 04-12958
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/b7/49/b74991370c33e3a700c670e3e692275ed5e1742d84b5b6249b6341a93ec2fb4c (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2004-06-09/pdf/04-12958.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/06/09/04-12958/airworthiness-directives-rolls-royce-deutschland-ltd-and-co-kg-model-tay-611-8-620-15-650-15-and
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BD187A11409CD1F386256EAE004D2694.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2002-NE-37-AD

## Summary

The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co KG (RRD) (formerly Rolls-Royce plc) Model Tay 611-8, 620-15, 650-15, and 651-54 turbofan engines, with low pressure (LP) fuel tube, part number (P/N) JR33021A, installed. That AD currently requires initial and repetitive inspections of the LP fuel tubes. This proposed AD would require the same inspections and adds a requirement to replace the fuel tube with a new design tube, as mandatory terminating action to the repetitive inspections. This proposed AD results from the manufacturer introducing a new design fuel tube, which eliminates the unsafe condition. We are proposing this AD to prevent a dual-engine flameout due to fuel exhaustion, which could lead to forced landing and possible damage to the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Jun 9, 2004: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 04-12958, comments due Aug 9, 2004 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/06/09/04-12958/airworthiness-directives-rolls-royce-deutschland-ltd-and-co-kg-model-tay-611-8-620-15-650-15-and)

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