CANCELLED: Engine Oil System — Fuel-to-Oil Heat Exchanger — Replacement [Time Between Overhaul]
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2012-0260R1
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What to do
Affected operators and maintenance providers should note that no further action is required to comply with the previously mandated FOHE replacement requirements. They should update their maintenance records and procedures to reflect the cancellation of EASA AD 2012-0260R1. For any technical questions, stakeholders should contact Rolls-Royce representatives or EASA Safety Information Section as indicated.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2012-0260-CN is a cancellation notice that officially cancels the previous directive EASA AD 2012-0260R1 concerning the replacement of the Fuel-to-Oil Heat Exchanger (FOHE) in Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 900 series engines. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus A380 aircraft. The cancellation confirms that all affected engines have been modified with a serviceable FOHE part, eliminating the previously identified unsafe condition.
What changed
This document cancels the earlier EASA AD 2012-0260R1 which mandated repetitive replacement of the affected FOHE parts to prevent oil starvation and potential engine failure. The cancellation is based on the fact that all affected engines now have the improved FOHE installed, and the unsafe condition no longer exists or can develop. No further mandatory actions or inspections are required under this cancellation notice.
Why it matters
The cancellation of EASA AD 2012-0260R1 means that operators and maintenance organizations no longer need to perform repetitive FOHE replacements on the RB211 Trent 900 engines, reducing maintenance burden and associated costs. It confirms that the risk of oil starvation and related engine damage has been mitigated, ensuring continued airworthiness and safety for affected Airbus A380 operators and maintenance teams.
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