Opportunity
Federal Register #FAA20264640
FAA Proposed Airworthiness Directive for Rolls-Royce Trent7000-72/72C Engines and Related Aircraft
Buyer
Federal Aviation Administration
Posted
May 20, 2026
Respond By
July 06, 2026
Identifier
FAA20264640
NAICS
336412, 336413
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) targeting all Rolls-Royce Deutschland Trent7000-72 and Trent7000-72C engines due to safety concerns. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), under the U.S. Department of Transportation - OEMs and Vendors: - Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (primary OEM for Trent7000-72 and Trent7000-72C engines) - Airbus SAS (referenced for related aircraft models) - Products/Services Requested: - Verification of installation criteria for lubrication/scavenge oil pumps on 98 Rolls-Royce Trent7000-72 and Trent7000-72C engines - Screening tests for lubrication/scavenge oil pumps as required - Actions to address cracking on sloping ribs for Airbus SAS Model A330841 and A330941 airplanes (per EASA AD 20250179) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 20240029 for engine oil pumps, with FAA-specific exceptions - Coordination with EASA and Airbus SAS for repairs and approvals - Prohibition of installing certain lubrication/scavenge pumps unless specific criteria are met - Affects 98 engines in the U.S. registry - Locations: - FAA offices in Des Moines, WA and Burlington, MA - U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations in Washington, DC - European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in Cologne, Germany (for regulatory coordination) - Drug Enforcement Administration in Springfield, VA (from related regulatory summary)
Description
The FAA proposes a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Model Trent7000-72 and Trent7000-72C engines. This AD is prompted by reports of engine in-flight shut-downs caused by premature failure of certain parts. It would prohibit installation of certain lubrication/scavenge pumps unless specific installation criteria are met. The directive aims to address the unsafe condition on these engines to prevent failure and potential loss of control of the airplane.