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2009-04-13: Low pressure (LP) compressor (fan)

FAA order 2009-04-13 is an airworthiness directive in force since March 26, 2009. The FAA's subject line: Low pressure (LP) compressor (fan). It names the Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR700-715A130, Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR700-715B130, Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR700-715C130 engines: about 8 aircraft on the U.S. register today across them, though an order usually covers particular versions or serial numbers rather than every one. System: engine.

What it applies to as the FAA lists it

Kind of product: Engine
Makes: Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG
Models: BR700-715A1-30, BR700-715B1-30, BR700-715C1-30
Engine series: Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR700-715A130 6 aircraft
Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR700-715B130 1 aircraft
Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR700-715C130 1 aircraft

Dates and paperwork

In force since: March 26, 2009
Published: February 19, 2009 (signed February 10, 2009)
Docket: FAA-2007-0169
Replaced by: 2026-21-04
Status: Current
The FAA's document: Read the order on the FAA's site

The FAA's summary their words, unchanged

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as: The application of most recent 3D FEM modeling has resulted in the need to reconsider the disc lives as currently shown in the Time Limits Manual. The current Post Certification Life Statement for the low pressure (LP) compressor (fan) disc assembly revises the Declared Safe Cyclic Life (DSCL) from 33,000 flight cycles to 25,000 flight cycles for both the BR715 LP (fan) disc assembly Part No. (P/ N) BRH10048 and BR715 LP compressor (fan) disc assembly P/N BRH19253, when installed in the BR700-715A1-30 engine model and operated against the Hawaiian Flight Mission. We are issuing this AD to prevent uncontained failure of the LP compressor (fan) disc assembly and damage to the airplane.

The order itself the regulatory text, as published

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2009-04-13 Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (formerly BMW Rolls- Royce GmbH, and BMW Rolls-Royce Aero Engines): Amendment 39-15819. Docket No. FAA-2007-0169; Directorate Identifier 2007-NE-45-AD. 

Effective Date 

	(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective March 26, 2009. 

Affected ADs 

	(b) None. 

Applicability 

	(c) This AD applies to Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD), BR700-715A1-30, BR700-715B1-30, and BR700-715C1-30 turbofan engines, with a low pressure (LP) compressor (fan) disc assembly, part number (P/N) BRH10048 or P/N BRH19253. These engines are installed on, but not limited to, McDonnell Douglas Corporation model 717-200 airplanes. 

Reason 

	(d) The mandatory continuous airworthiness information (MCAI) states: 

	The application of most recent 3D FEM modeling has resulted in the need to reconsider the disc lives as currently shown in the Time Limits Manual. The current Post Certification Life Statement for the low pressure(LP) compressor (fan) disc assembly revises the Declared Safe Cyclic Life (DSCL) from 33,000 flight cycles to 25,000 flight cycles for both the BR715 LP (fan) disc assembly P/N BRH10048 and BR715 LP compressor (fan) disc assembly P/N BRH19253, when installed in the BR700-715A1-30 engine model and operated against the Hawaiian Flight Mission. 

	This condition, if not corrected, could result in uncontained failure of the LP compressor (fan) disc assembly and damage to the airplane. 

Actions and Compliance 

	(e) Within 25 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, do the following actions, unless already done. 
	(1) Amend the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the Time Limits Manual SUBTASK 05-10-01-860-016, by revising the "GIVEN LIFE A1-30 RATING (FLIGHT CYCLES)'' for both the LP compressor (fan) disc assembly P/N BRH10048 and LP compressor (fan) disc assembly P/N BRH19253 from 33,000 flight cycles to 25,000 flight cycles. 
	(2) Check the lifing of both the LPcompressor (fan) disc assembly P/N BRH10048 and LP compressor (fan) disc assembly P/N BRH19253 if the relevant compressor (fan) disc assembly is currently installed or was previously installed, in the BR700-715A1-30 engine model and operated under the Hawaiian Flight Mission. 
	(3) Remove the relevant compressor (fan) disc assembly from service before further flight, if the consumed life has exceeded the maximum approved life specified in the ALS. 

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOC) 

	(f) The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 

Related Information 

	(g) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2007-0116- E, dated May 4, 2007, for related information. 
	(h) Contact Jason Yang, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; e-mail: [email protected]; telephone (781) 238-7747; fax (781) 238-7199, for more information about this AD.

Source: FAA Dynamic Regulatory System, airworthiness directives. The FAA's document is the authority; the register counts are this site's, from the FAA register of October 30, 2026. Connections as data: /graph/directive/2009-04-13.json · aircraft systems.