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2014-24-08: Fuel leaks

FAA order 2014-24-08 is an airworthiness directive in force since January 6, 2015. The FAA's subject line: Fuel leaks. It names the Rolls-Royce RB-211 series, Rolls-Royce RB211-535E437, Rolls-Royce RB211535E4B37 engines: about 192 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 plc
Models: RB211-535E4-37, RB211-535E4-B-37, RB211-535E4-C-37
Engine series: Rolls-Royce RB-211 series 182 aircraft
Rolls-Royce RB211-535E437 6 aircraft
Rolls-Royce RB211535E4B37 4 aircraft

Dates and paperwork

In force since: January 6, 2015
Published: December 2, 2014 (signed November 20, 2014)
Docket: FAA-2014-0433
Replaces: 98-07-07
Replaced by: 2017-24-08
Status: Historical
The FAA's document: Read the order on the FAA's site

The FAA's summary their words, unchanged

We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 98-07-07 for all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-535E4 and RB211-535E4-B turbofan engines. AD 98-07-07 required removing certain part number (P/N) low- pressure (LP) fuel filter-to-high-pressure (HP) fuel pump tube assemblies and installing flexible LP fuel filter-to-HP fuel pump tube assemblies. This AD expands the applicability of AD 98-07-07 to include the RB211-535E4-C-37 turbofan engine and requires removal from service of additional P/N LP fuel filter-to-high-pressure HP fuel pump tube assemblies. This AD was prompted by reports of fuel leaks that have resulted in a number of engine in-flight shutdowns. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of fuel supply to the engine, which could lead to an in-flight shutdown of one or more engines, loss of thrust control, and damage to the airplane.

The order itself the regulatory text, as published

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Adoption of the Amendment 

	Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows: 

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 

0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: 

	Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 

Sec.  39.13  [Amended] 

0 2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD) 98-07-07, Amendment 39-10426 (63 FR 18119, April 14, 1998), and adding the following new AD: 

2014-24-08 Rolls-Royce plc: Amendment 39-18041; Docket No. FAA-2014- 0433; Directorate Identifier 94-ANE-39-AD. 

(a) Effective Date 

	This AD is effective January 6, 2015. 

(b) Affected ADs 

	This AD supersedes AD 98-07-07, Amendment 39-10426 (63 FR 18119, April 14, 1998). 

(c) Applicability 

	This AD applies to all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-535E4-37, RB211-535E4-B-37, and RB211-535E4-C-37 turbofan engines with low-pressure (LP) fuel filter-to-high-pressure (HP) fuel pump tube assembly, part number (P/N) UL16692, AE709623-1, 163521538, or 163521545, installed. 

(d) Unsafe Condition 

	This AD was prompted by reports of fuel leaks that have resulted in a number of engine in-flight shutdowns. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of fuel supply to the engine, which could lead to an in-flight shutdown of one or more engines, loss of thrust control, and damage to the airplane. 

(e) Compliance 

	Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. 
	(1) After the effective date of this AD, remove from service all LP fuel filter-to-HP fuel pump tube assemblies, P/Ns UL16692, AE709623-1, 163521538, and 163521545, at the next part removal or during the next engine shop visit, whichever occurs first. 
	(2) Install LP fuel filter-to-HP fuel pump tube assemblies eligible for installation. 

(f) Definition 

	For the purpose of this AD, an ``engine shop visit'' is the induction of an engine into the shop for maintenance. 

(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) 

	The Manager, Engine Certification Office, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request. You may email your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. 

(h) Related Information 

	(1) For more information about this AD, contact Kenneth Steeves, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7765; fax: 781-238-7199; email: kenneth.steeves@faa.gov. 
	(2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2014-0123, dated May 15, 2014, for more information. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0433-0005. 

(i) Material Incorporated by Reference 

	None.

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 7, 2026. Connections as data: /graph/directive/2014-24-08.json · aircraft systems.