Service difficulty report · Blade

Difficulty date
July 16, 2025
Submitted
July 17, 2025
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
HK0Y765N
Hong Kong Aero Engine Services Limited
Aircraft
N42072
Engine
Rroyce RB211TRENT77
Engine time
35,696 hours, 9,964 cycles
Part
Blade
Part number
FW23741
Part serial
RGF22695
Condition
Damaged
Location
Compressor
Part time
35,696 hours, 9,964 cycles
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

ESN42072 FAN BLADES (P/N: FW23741, SN: RGF22695) WAS REJECTED IN THE WATER COUPLED PHASED ARRAY INSPECTION IN-SERVICE. RR ENGINEERING ASSESSMENT HAS CONCLUDED THAT THE REPORTED DEVIATION IS EXTENSIVE AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED OR REPAIRED. HENCE, THE PARTS ARE REJECTED. IN ACCORDANCE WITH TIME LIMITS MANUAL TASK 05-10-01-800-801, THE DECLARED LIFE OF LP COMPRESSOR BLADE IS 14336 FLIGHT CYCLES (FC). HENCE THE PART IS RETIRED BEFORE THE COMPLETION OF ITS FULL LIFE (9964 SDC). THIS IS A PIECE PART INPUT FROM AIR CHINA.