CANCELLED: Engine — Intermediate Pressure Turbine Bearing Oil Feed Tube — Inspection / Modification
- Published
- Effective
- Replaces
- 2007-0260R1
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What to do
Affected operators and maintenance teams should confirm that their RB211 Trent 700 engines have incorporated Rolls-Royce Modification SB RB211-72-F117 or equivalent terminating actions. No further inspections or modifications related to AD 2007-0260R1 are required from 04 February 2025 onward. For technical questions, stakeholders should contact Rolls-Royce representatives or access relevant service bulletins through official channels.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive Cancellation Notice 2007-0260-CN cancels the previous directive 2007-0260R1 concerning the inspection and modification of the intermediate pressure turbine bearing oil feed tube on Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 700 engines. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus A330 aircraft. The cancellation reflects that all affected engines have been modified, eliminating the unsafe condition addressed by the original directive.
What changed
This cancellation notice officially withdraws EASA AD 2007-0260R1, which required repetitive inspections and modifications to prevent oil feed tube damage and potential turbine disc overheating. The change follows confirmation from Rolls-Royce that all affected engines have been modified to a standard that terminates the need for further inspections and prevents reinstallation of pre-modification parts.
Why it matters
For aviation professionals, this cancellation means that the previously mandated repetitive inspections and modifications are no longer required, reducing maintenance burden and compliance complexity. Operators and maintenance organizations can now rely on the completed modifications to ensure engine safety without ongoing inspection requirements, streamlining maintenance planning and resource allocation.
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