CANCELLED: Engine — Air Guide Tube / Phonic Ring — Inspection
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2013-0038
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What to do
Affected operators and maintenance teams do not need to perform any further inspections or corrective actions related to this issue. They should update their compliance records to reflect the cancellation of EASA AD 2013-0038. For any technical questions, stakeholders should contact Rolls-Royce representatives or access official service bulletins through Rolls-Royce Care.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0038-CN is a cancellation notice for the previous AD 2013-0038 concerning the inspection of the air guide tube and phonic ring on Rolls-Royce RB211 Trent 700 engines, specifically models 768-60, 772-60, 772B-60, and 772C-60. These engines are commonly installed on Airbus A330 aircraft. The cancellation confirms that all affected engines have been inspected and corrected, and the unsafe condition no longer exists.
What changed
This document cancels EASA AD 2013-0038 and its correction, removing the inspection requirements for the air guide tube and phonic ring on the specified Trent 700 engines. It confirms that the previously identified unsafe condition has been fully addressed and that no further inspections or corrective actions are required.
Why it matters
The cancellation is important for aviation professionals because it signifies that the risk of incorrect assembly leading to oil leakage and potential uncontained low pressure turbine failure has been mitigated. Operators and maintenance organizations can now discontinue the inspection and corrective procedures mandated by the earlier AD, simplifying maintenance planning and reducing operational disruptions.
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