Cracking Blades Beware: FAA Mandates Rolls-Royce Engine Fixes
Published Date: 9/15/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
If you own or operate Rolls-Royce Deutschland RB211 Trent 768-60, 772-60, or 772B-60 engines, listen up! The FAA wants to make sure some low-pressure compressor blades that might crack get swapped out for safer ones. This fix helps keep engines running smoothly and safely, and it means you’ll need to replace those blades soon to avoid trouble.
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Mandatory Low-Pressure Compressor Blade Replacement
If you own or operate Rolls-Royce Deutschland RB211 Trent 768-60, 772-60, or 772B-60 engines, the FAA proposes to require removing certain low-pressure (LP) compressor blades and replacing them with serviceable parts. The proposal is prompted by a report that a batch of LP compressor blades is more prone to cracking due to a deviation from the approved blade configuration design.
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