# Proposed AD FAA-2026-2294: Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Engines

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2026-16-08
- Products: Rolls-Royce Deutschland
- Product type: Engine
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: March 16, 2026, 91 FR 12512
- Comments due: April 30, 2026
- Became: [AD 2026-16-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-16-08)
- Docket: FAA-2026-2294 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2026-2294, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2025-00011-E
- FR document: 2026-05089
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/21/f4/21f4511959e21686ae6f671a21cdb2b53552dc155b010900e7346591eff60380 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-16/pdf/2026-05089.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/16/2026-05089/airworthiness-directives-rolls-royce-deutschland-ltd-and-co-kg-engines
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2026-05089-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2026-2294

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) Model Trent 1000-A2, Trent 1000-AE2, Trent 1000-C2, Trent 1000-CE2, Trent 1000-D2, Trent 1000-E2, Trent 1000-G2, Trent 1000-H2, Trent 1000-J2, Trent 1000-K2, and Trent 1000-L2 engines. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of cracking of the intermediate pressure (IP) compressor variable inlet guide vanes (VIGVs) due to high-cycle fatigue propagation. This proposed AD would require repetitive borescope inspections (BSIs) for cracks of the IP compressor VIGVs and, depending on the inspection results, reduced inspection intervals for the repetitive BSIs, or removal of the engine from service and replacement of the IP compressor VIGVs. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Mar 16, 2026: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2026-05089, comments due Apr 30, 2026 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/16/2026-05089/airworthiness-directives-rolls-royce-deutschland-ltd-and-co-kg-engines)

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