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FAA orders removal of affected Rolls-Royce Trent low-pressure compressor blades
The Federal Aviation Administration adopted a new airworthiness directive for all Rolls-Royce Deutschland Model RB211 Trent 768-60, 772-60, and 772B-60 engines. The directive, published October 13, 2026, at 91 FR 64751, follows a report that a batch of low-pressure compressor blades received a non-conforming repair and are more prone to cracking, and requires removal of the affected blades.
Key points
- Operators must remove affected low-pressure compressor blades from service and replace them with a serviceable part.Federal Register
- The directive applies to RB211 Trent 768-60, 772-60, and 772B-60 engines.Federal Register
- AD 2026-20-11 takes effect November 17, 2026, under Docket No. FAA-2026-4648.Federal Register
- The directive is Amendment 39-23484, at 91 FR 64751, RIN 2120-AA64.Federal Register