FAA Moves to Ground Risky Rolls-Royce Engine Pumps
Published Date: 5/20/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FAA wants to make sure Rolls-Royce Trent7000-72 and Trent7000-72C engines stay safe by stopping certain lubrication pumps from being installed unless they meet new rules. This comes after some engines shut down mid-flight because parts failed too soon. If you own or work with these engines, you’ll need to follow these new rules soon, but no big costs are expected.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 4 costs, 0 mixed.
Potential high on‑condition screening cost
If screening tests are needed based on verification results, the FAA estimates the screening takes 4 work-hours (4 x $85 = $340 labor) and identifies parts costs shown as $33,320. The FAA cannot predict how many engines will require these screening tests.
Ban on installing pumps without criteria
The AD would prohibit installing certain lubrication/scavenge oil pumps unless the installation criteria in the manufacturer's NMSB (as required by EASA AD 2024-0029) are met. The AD replaces language that previously allowed installation with a strict 'do not install' requirement.
Which engines are covered
This proposed rule applies to all Rolls‑Royce Deutschland Model Trent7000-72 and Trent7000-72C engines. If you own or operate these engines, the AD would apply to your equipment.
Per‑installation verification cost estimate
The FAA estimates verifying the installation criteria before each affected pump installation will take 0.5 work-hours at $85 per hour, costing $42.50 per pump installation. The FAA estimates this AD would affect 98 engines on U.S. registry, for a total estimated cost of $4,165 for that verification work across those engines.
FAA finds no significant small‑entity impact
The FAA certifies that this proposed AD would not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
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