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

Detected August 23, 2026 · in Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA)

FAA proposes to supersede AD 2022-11-15 for Rolls-Royce Trent7000 engines, adding new requirements for initial and repetitive on-wing borescope inspections (BSIs) of the high-pressure compressor. The proposal is open for comment until October 20, 2026.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA) space on August 23, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Operators and repair stations maintaining Rolls-Royce Trent7000-72 and Trent7000-72C engines under Parts 121, 135, and 145. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Comments due by October 20, 2026 (60 days after publication on August 20, 2026).. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

The FAA proposes to supersede AD 2022-11-15, which currently requires initial and repetitive on-wing BSIs of the high-pressure compressor. The new AD would add or modify inspection requirements, likely including more frequent or additional inspections.

Who it affects

Operators and repair stations maintaining Rolls-Royce Trent7000-72 and Trent7000-72C engines under Parts 121, 135, and 145.

What you must do

Review the proposed AD and submit comments by the deadline. Prepare for potential changes to maintenance schedules and inspection procedures once the AD is finalized.

Deadline

Comments due by October 20, 2026 (60 days after publication on August 20, 2026).

Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/20/2026-16956/airworthiness-directives-rolls-royce-deutschland-ltd-and-co-kg-engines

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