This document transmits Revision 1 to Service Bulletin RB211-73-G723

Document History

Service Bulletin Revision Status Supplement Revision Status

Initial Issue Sep.26/11

Bulletin Revision 1

Remove Incorporate Reason for change

All pages of the

Service Bulletin

Pages 1 to 15 of the

Service Bulletin

To amend Fig/Item number in

Accomplishment Instructions

(3.A.(1)(a)), to add

reference to SB 73-G738 in

Accomplishment Instructions

(3.A.(2)(a) and 3.A.(4))

and to correct frettage

dimensions in

Accomplishment Instructions

(3.A.(3)(a))

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RB211 TRENT 500 SERIES PROPULSION SYSTEMS NON-MODIFICATION SERVICE BULLETIN

RB.211−73−G723

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Appendix 1

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Accomplishment Instructions

(3.A.(1)(a)), to add

reference to SB 73-G738 in

Accomplishment Instructions

(3.A.(2)(a) and 3.A.(4))

and to correct frettage

dimensions in

Accomplishment Instructions

(3.A.(3)(a))

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1. Planning Information

A. Effectivity

R Airbus A340 - 500/600

RB211 TRENT 553-61 Engines

RB211 TRENT 553A2-61 Engines

RB211 TRENT 556-61 Engines

RB211 TRENT 556A2-61 Engines

RB211 TRENT 556B-61 Engines

RB211 TRENT 556B2-61 Engines

RB211 TRENT 560-61 Engines

RB211 TRENT 560A2-61 Engines

B. Reason

Low-pressure fuel leaks from the LP fuel tubes which run between the

low-pressure and high-pressure fuel pumps have occurred in-service in the Trent

500 fleet. These have resulted from frettage between the securing clips and the

low-pressure fuel tube outer surface, which reduces the fuel tube wall

thickness, leading to fracture of the fuel tube wall and consequent fuel leak.

This may cause the leakage of significant amounts of fuel and can cause IFSD

and Diversion events.

This Non-Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) is designed to gather information

and provide proactive mitigation for the condition. The data gathered will be

used to determine root cause and define service action, if required.

Revision 1 of this NMSB is issued to amend Fig/Item number in Accomplishment

Instructions (3.A.(1)(a)), to add reference to SB 73-G738 in Accomplishment

Instructions (3.A.(2)(a) and 3.A.(4)) and to correct frettage dimensions in

Accomplishment Instructions (3.A.(3)(a)).

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C. Description

This NMSB is issued to recommend in-shop inspection of the low-pressure fuel

tubes and associated hardware.

ENGINE - LP FUEL TUBES, CLIPS AND FOHE MOUNTS - INSPECTION FOR FRETTAGE -

NON-MODIFICATION SERVICE BULLETIN - NON - MOD.73-G723

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Advise your Rolls-Royce representative of NMSB accomplishment and inspection

results, regardless of findings.

D. Compliance

RECOMMENDED

It is recommended that the action specified in 3. Accomplishment Instructions

of this NMSB be carried out for the Trent 500 Engines specified in section 1.A.

Effectivity as follows:

In-shop:

It is recommended that the actions detailed in section 3.A. (Accomplishment

Instructions In-shop) be carried out at next shop visit from the release of

this NMSB.

E. Approval

The technical content of this Non-Modification Service Bulletin was approved

under the authority of Design Organisation Approval EASA.21J.035 on Sep.26/11

and re-approved on Jan.31/12.

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F. Manpower

In-shop

(1) Time to inspect

2.5 hours

(2) Time to replace tubes (if needed)

2 hours

G. Material Price and Availability

Not applicable

H. Tooling Price and Availability

Not applicable.

I. References

(1) Rolls-Royce RB211 Service Bulletins:

73-F737

Engine - Fuel and Control - Fuel Tubes - LP Compressor Case - Introduction

of a revised LP Fuel Tube Incorporating Rigid End Fittings

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73-F738

Fuel and Control - Fuel Tubes LP Compressor Case - Introduction of revised

LP Fuel Tubes Incorporating Rigid End Fittings

(2) Engine Manual

(a) 72-00-34-000-803, Remove the Accessories and Components from the LP

Compressor Case

(b) 72-00-34-400-801, Install the Accessories and Components from th LP

Compressor Case

(c) 72-00-34-000-802, Remove the Tubes from the LP Compressor Case

(d) 72-00-34-400-802, Install the Tubes to the LP Compressor Case

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2. Material Information

A. Consumable

OMat 2-101 Lint-free Cloth

B. The following parts may be required if rejected during inspection:

73-11-47

FIG

ITEM

NO.

PART

NO.

QTY PART TITLE MAT

04100 FK30710 1 Tube, assy fuel - LP pump to line

disconnect,

Pre SB 73-F738

-

04100A FW57604 1 Tube, assy fuel - LP pump to line

disconnect,

SB 73-F738 PT01

-

04104 RR188C 3 Ring, V80756,

Pre SB 73-F738

-

04106 BLT5529 3 Bolt, 0.25 in. dia x 1.028,

x 1.028, Pre SB 73-F738

-

04106A AS48516 3 Bolt, 0.25 in. dia x

1.000, SB 73-F738 PT01

-

04107 AS43013-

129

2 Ring,

Pre SB 73-F738

-

04108 AS43013-

134

1 Ring -

04500 FW17689 1 Tube, assy fuel pump to FCOC,

Pre SB 73-F738

-

04500A FW57605 1 Tube, assy fuel pump to FCOC,

SB 73-F738 PT01

-

04502 AS20625 4 Nut, 0.25 in. dia -

04504 AS12944 4 Washer, 0.25 in. dia -

04506 AS48516 4 Bolt, 0.25 in. dia x 1 -

04508 AS43013

-130

1 Ring -

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FIG

ITEM

NO.

PART

NO.

QTY PART TITLE MAT

04512 RR188C 3 Ring, V80756,

Pre SB 73-F738

-

04514 BLT5529 3 Bolt, 0.25 in. dia x

1.028, Pre SB 73-F738

-

04514A AS48516 3 Bolt, 0.25 in. dia x

1.000, Pre SB 73-F738 PT01

-

04515 AS43013

-129

2 Ring,

Pre SB 73-F738

-

04516 AS43013

-134

1 Ring -

04525 AS48408 1 Bolt, 0.190 in. dia x 0.50 -

04526 K8831 1 Washer, 0.190 in. dia x 0.51 in.

thk

-

04528 AS62426 1 Clip, 41.27 mm - 1.625 in. -

04532 AS20624 1 Nut, 0.190 in. dia -

04533 AS48408 1 Bolt, 0.190 in. dia x 0.50 -

04534 K8831 1 Washer, 0.190 in. dia x 0.51 in.

thk

-

04536 AS62426 1 Clip, 41.27 mm - 1.625 in. -

04540 AS20624 1 Nut, 0.190 in. dia -

04541 AS48408 1 Bolt, 0.190 in. dia x 0.50 in. -

04542 K8831 1 Washer, 0.190 in. dia x 0.51 in.

thk

-

04544 AS62426 1 Clip, 41.27 mm - 1.625 in. -

04548 AS20624 1 Nut, 0.190 in. dia -

04549 AS48434 1 Bolt, 0.190 in. dia x

2.125 in.

-

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FIG

ITEM

NO.

PART

NO.

QTY PART TITLE MAT

04550 K8831 1 Washer, 0.190 in. dia x 0.51 in.

thk

-

04552 AS62426 1 Clip, 41.27 mm - 1.625 in. -

04554 UP10482 1 Spacer, 25 mm -

04555 UP10480 1 Spacer, 15 mm -

04556 AS20624 1 Nut, 0.190 in. dia -

73-11-47

FIG

ITEM

NO.

PART

NO.

QTY PART TITLE MAT

R FK30713 R 1 Tube, assy fuel - LP R 05100

R filter to line disconnect,

R Pre SB 73-F737

R -

R FW57578 R 1 Tube, assy fuel - R 05100A

R LP filter to HP pump,

R SB 73-F737

R -

R RR188C R 3 Ring, V80756, R 05104

R Pre SB 73-F737

-

R AS43013 R 05107

R -129

R Ring, 2

Pre SB 73-F737

-

R AS43013 R 05108

R -134

R Ring 1 -

R RR188C R 3 Ring, V80756, R 05112

R Pre SB 73-F737

-

R BLT5529 R 3 Bolt, 0.25 in. dia R 05114

R x 1.028, Pre SB 73-F737

-

R AS48516 R 3 Bolt, 0.25 in. dia R 05114A

R x 1.000, SB 73-F738 PT01

-

R AS43013 R 05115

R -129

R Ring, 2

Pre SB 73-F737

-

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FIG

ITEM

NO.

PART

NO.

QTY PART TITLE MAT

R AS43013 R 05116

R -134

R Ring 1 -

R AS48408 R 1 Bolt, 0.190 in. dia x R 05125

R 0.500 in.

-

R K8831 R 1 Washer, 0.190 in. dia x 0.51 in. 05126

thk

R

R

-

R AS62426 R 1 Clip, 41.27 mm (1.625 in.) R 05128 -

R AS20624 R 1 Nut, 0.190 in. dia R 05132 -

R AS48409 R 1 Bolt, 0.190 in. dia x R 05133

R 0.500 in.pre SB 73-F737

-

R K8831 R 1 Washer, 0.190 in. dia x 0.51 in. 05134

thk

R

R

R pre SB 73-F737

-

05136 AS62426 1 Clip, 41,27 mm (1.625 in.)

pre SB 73-F737

-

05149 AS48408 1 Bolt, 0.190 in. dia x

0.500 in.

-

05150 K8831 1 Washer, 0.190 in. dia x 0.51 in.

thk

-

05152 AS62426 1 Clip, 41,27 mm (1.625 in.) -

05157 AS48412 1 Bolt, 0.190 in. dia x

0.750 in.

-

05158 K8831 1 Washer, 0.190 in. dia x 0.51 in.

thk

-

05160 AS62426 1 Clip, 41,27 mm (1.625 in.) -

05162 UP10478 1 Spacer, 5mm -

05164 AS20624 1 Nut, 0.190 in. dia -

05165 AS48410 1 Bolt, 0.190 in. dia x

0.620 in. SB 73-F737 PT01

-

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FIG

ITEM

NO.

PART

NO.

QTY PART TITLE MAT

05166 K8831 1 Washer, 0.190 in. dia x 0.51 in.

thk

SB 73-F737 PT01

-

05167 AS12943 1 Washer, 0.190 in. dia

SB 73-F737 PT01

-

05168 AS62426 1 Clip, 41,27 mm (1.625 in.)

SB 73-F737 PT01

-

05172 AS20624 1 Nut, 0.190 in. dia

SB 73-F737 PT01

-

72-34-15

FIG

ITEM

NO.

PART

NO.

QTY PART TITLE MAT

05085 FK31365 1 Bracket, top mounting assy FCOC

mounting - upper

-

05230 FK31375 1 Bracket, bottom mount, assy FCOC

brace mounting

-

79-21-11

FIG

ITEM

NO.

PART

NO.

QTY PART TITLE MAT

01280 FK10141 1 Bracket, assy of FCOC support

strut

-

01300 FK19290 1 Strut, assy FCOC support - front -

01310 UP11630 3 Spacer -

01330 FK11165 1 Bracket, assy front upper mounting

- oil tank

-

01400 FK19924 1 Plate, assy FCOC support -

01500 FK19264 1 Strut, assy FCOC support - lower -

01620 FK11164 1 Strut, assy FCOC support - lower -

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FIG

ITEM

NO.

PART

NO.

QTY PART TITLE MAT

02058 0F28-021 1 Ring, sealing -

02068 0F25-021 1 Ring, sealing -

02110 0F25-021 1 Ring, sealing -

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3. Accomplishment Instructions

A. In-shop

CAUTION: YOU MUST NOT LET ENGINE FUEL OR OIL FALL ON THE ENGINE. UNWANTED FUEL OR

OIL MUST BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY WITH A CLEAN LINT-FREE CLOTH. THE FUEL

OR OIL CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE SURFACE PROTECTION AND TO SOME PARTS.

CAUTION: YOU MUST NOT PUT OIL THAT HAS COME FROM THE ENGINE BACK INTO THE OIL

SYSTEM. CONTAMINATION IN THE OIL CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO SOME PARTS OR

FAILURE OF THE OIL.

CAUTION: YOU MUST NOT PUT FUEL THAT HAS BEEN DRAINED FROM THE ENGINE BACK INTO

THE FUEL SYSTEM. CONTAMINATION IN THE FUEL CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO SOME

PARTS.

(1) Inspect FOHE mounting brackets and links (see Fig.1)

NOTE: Do not remove the FOHE from the engine and do not disconnect the

oil and fuel tubes. It is acceptable to inspect the FOHE mounts and

links whilst the FOHE is assembled to the engine, as long as the

mounts and links are disconnected one at a time.

(a) Disconnect the following FOHE mounts and links one at a time in

accordance with Engine Manual Task 72-00-34-000-803:

EIPC Ref. Nomenclature

79-21-11, 01-330 Bracket - Assy Front Upper Mounting - Oil

Tank

79-21-11, 01-300 Strut - Assy FOHE Support - Front

79-21-11, 01-280 Bracket - Assy of FCOC Support Strut

79-21-11, 01-620 Bracket - Assy of FCOC Mounting - Lower

79-21-11, 01-500 Strut - Assy FOHE Support - Lower

79-21-11, 01-400 Plate - Assy FCOC Support

72-34-15, 05-085 Bracket

R Bracket-Bottom Mount Assy FCOC Brace 72-34-15, 05-230

Mounting

(b) Manipulate links and brackets that mount the FOHE to the fan case to

assess the condition of the spherical bearings.

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Tight but not seized Accept

Low friction but no play in bearings Accept

Play in spherical bearings Reject and quarantine

Spherical bearings seized Reject and quarantine

(c) Re-assemble the FOHE mounts and links in accordance with Engine Manual

Task 72-00-34-400-801.

(2) Remove and check the clips holding the LP fuel tube run from the LP fuel

pump to the FOHE (EIPC 73-11-47, 04-100 and 73-11-47, 04-500, see Fig.2)

and the clips holding the LP fuel tube run from the LP filter to the HP

fuel pump (EIPC 73-11-47, 05-100, see Fig.3).

(a) Visually check each of the clips for obvious evidence of damage that

may have affected the fuel tubes (e.g. significant damage to rubber

and/or dust/debris at location of clip):

R Engines: Inspect the clipping points Pre SB 73-F737 and pre SB 73-G738

100181, 102321, 100282, 100187, 102252, 100178, 100180, 102259,

102321, 100186 and 102260.

R Engines: Inspect the clipping points 100181, SB 73-F737 and SB 73-G738

102321, 100282, 102374, 102252, 100178, 100180, 102259, 102321, 102373

and 102260.

(b) Remove, inspect and replace (as necessary) each retaining clip one at

a time, start from either top or bottom of the tube run.

NOTE: This is to prevent alteration to the system alignment and

stressing of the tube and clips.

NOTE: During removal of the clip look for any significant relaxation

or strain that suggests poor alignment of the tubes and

stressing of certain clipping positions. If necessary loosen

adjacent clips and carefully manipulate the tube alignment to

minimize any strain in the system. Make a note if alignment

issues are seen.

(c) Visually inspect the clips and report all the observations in the

Proforma (see Appendix 1)

Obvious excessive damage Photograph and reject

Cracked Distressed Rubber Photograph and reject

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Worn/damaged internal diameter of

rubber

Photograph and reject

Evidence of internal corrosion/wear

/material transfer to the

tube surface (powdery deposits at

ends of rubber section)

Photograph and reject

(3) Inspect the LP fuel tube run from the LP fuel pump to the FOHE (EIPC

73-11-47, 04-100 and 73-11-47, 04-500, see Fig.2) and the LP fuel tube run

from the LP filter to the HP fuel pump (EIPC 73-11-47, 05-100, see Fig.3).

(a) Visually check the fuel tubes surface near p-clips location for

evidence of damage/wear.

NOTE: Take particular care to inspect the entire exposed surface of

the tube, a mirror may be used in areas where direct line of

sight access is difficult.

Reject and replace the tube if evidence of contact frettage to a depth

of greater than 0.1 mm (0.004 in.) on the outer surface of a bend or

R mm (0.008 in.) in any other area is evident. If a pipe is rejected 0.2

then quarantine the part and record the finding in Appendix 1.

(b) If the fuel tube is rejected, remove it in accordance with EM Task

72-00-34-000-802 and replace it with new in accordance with EM Task

72-00-34-400-802.

(4) Replace the rejected p-clips with new. Re-install all the clipping points:

R Engines: Install the clipping points Pre SB 73-F737 and pre SB 73-G738

100181, 102321, 100282, 100187, 102252, 100178, 100180, 102259, 102321,

100186 and 102260

R Engines: Install the clipping points 100181, SB 73-F737 and SB 73-G738

102321, 100282, 102374, 102252, 100178, 100180, 102259, 102321, 102373 and

102260

(5) A record of accomplishment is required (see Appendix 1).

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Fuel Oil Heat Exchanger

Fig.1

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Fuel Tubes LP Compressor Case

Fig.2

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Fuel Tubes LP Compressor Case

Fig.3

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This form (or similar) to be completed for every engine/component inspected results

to be sent to Rolls-Royce via your Service Representative

Feedback Sheet NMSB 73-G723

Date: Operator:

Engine Serial Number: Aircraft:

Hours Cycles

Engine Life:

Life since last shop visit:

Life since embodiment of SB

79-AG346:

Life since embodiment of SB 73-F737

(if applicable):

Life since embodiment of SB 73-F738

(if applicable):

Fuel Tubes Condition Observations (material transfer from

clips/fretted/dented/worn-please specify

depth)

FW57605 (SB 73-F738)

FW17689 (pre SB 73-F738)

FW57604 (SB 73-F738)

FK30710 (pre SB 73-F738)

FW57578 (SB 73-F737)

FK30713 (pre SB 73-F737)

Clips Condition Observations (material

transfer/dust/worn/cracked/metal band

exposed)

102252

100178

100180

102259

102321

100186

102260

100181

102321

100282

102374 (SB 73-F737)

100187 (pre SB 73-F737)

FOHE Mounts Condition Observations (tight/seized/play in

spherical bearings/sperical bearings

seized)

FK10141

FK19290

FK11165

FK19924

FK19264

FK11164

NOTES:

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