# Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Engines

**Action Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Final rule. |
| Published | 2026-08-14 |
| Effective | 2026-09-18 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 14 CFR 39 |
| Summary | The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) Model Trent 1000-A2, Trent 1000-AE2, Trent 1000-C2, Trent 1000-CE2, Trent 1000-D2, Trent 1000-E2, Trent 1000-G2, Trent 1000-H2, Trent 1000-J2, Trent 1000-K2, and Trent 1000-L2 engines. This AD was prompted by reports of cracking of the intermediate pressure (IP) compressor variable inlet guide vanes (VIGVs) due to high-cycle fatigue propagation. This AD requires repetitive borescope inspections (BSIs) for cracks of the IP compressor VIGVs and, depending on the inspection results, reduced in |
| Document number | 2026-16636 |

## Why this score
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/14/2026-16636/airworthiness-directives-rolls-royce-deutschland-ltd-and-co-kg-engines). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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