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Output Number
R20030003
Approval Date
Published Date Time
Recommendation type
Recommendation
Mode
Aviation
Date released

Safety Recommendation

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau recommends that the
United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority review the Rolls Royce Plc,
Trent 800 Engine inspection procedures for the Variable Stator Vane
assemblies and service bulletin RB211-72-D516. To ensure that they
adequately address and manage the potential for cracking failure of
the lever assemblies.

Organisation Response
Date Received
Organisation
Civil Aviation Authority (UK)
Response Text

The CAA accepts this recommendation.



The CAA, in conjunction with Rolls-Royce plc, has reviewed the
revision to Service Bulletin RB211-72-D516 and is satisfied that it
adequately addresses and manages the potential for cracking and
failure of the variable stator vane lever assemblies.

ATSB Response

The ATSB accepts the United Kingdom CAA response.