EASA Regulations for Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co Kg RB211 TRENT 700

Engine – Low Pressure Compressor Blades – Inspection / Replacement

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0241 is an airworthiness directive addressing Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 700 engines installed on Airbus A330 aircraft. It mandates ultrasonic inspections and potential replacement of low pressure compressor blades to prevent blade release events that could cause engine damage or injury. The directive applies to specific part numbers of compressor blades and outlines inspection intervals and corrective actions.