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AD 2026-17-06: Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Engines
Published August 28, 2026 · effective October 2, 2026 · 91 FR 55454 · Docket No. FAA-2026-4640
What the FAA requires
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) Model Trent7000-72 and Trent7000-72C engines. This AD was prompted by reports of engine in- flight shut-downs (IFSDs) caused by the premature failure of certain parts. This AD prohibits the installation of certain lubrication/ scavenge pumps unless certain installation criteria are met. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Applicability
This AD applies to all Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Model Trent7000-72 and Trent7000-72C engines. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7261, Turbine Engine Oil System. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of engine in-flight shut-downs (IFSDs) due to low oil pressure indications, which were caused by the early-life failure of the internal eccentric ring/gerotor. The FAA is issuing this AD to require certain installation criteria be met for affected oil pumps prior to installation or reinstallation on an engine. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in failure of the affected oil pump, and engine IFSD with consequent reduced control or
Part numbers this directive names
This directive does not name specific part numbers in its text; it applies by aircraft model. See the applicability above and the manufacturer's service bulletin it references.
Rulemaking history
- Proposed rule (NPRM) published May 20, 2026 · read
- Final rule published August 28, 2026, effective October 2, 2026
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Source: Federal Register, FAA final rules under 14 CFR part 39, refreshed daily. Part numbers are extracted from the directive text by pattern and may include service-bulletin or kit numbers; the directive itself is the authority. Watch any part number on its page and we email you when a new directive or service difficulty report names it.
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