AD NUMBER:        2007-24-05
MANUFACTURER:    Rolls Royce
SUBJECT:        Airworthiness Directive 2007-24-05

SUMMARY:        The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) AE 3007A and AE 3007C series turbofan engines. That AD currently prohibits any flight following a ground engine start where the engine oil temperature is below 32 °F (0 °C), unless certain preflight operational procedures are followed. This AD also requires those actions and would also require a terminating action. This AD results from design improvements to components in the accessory gearbox air turbine starter mounting pad. We are issuing this AD to prevent an in-flight engine shutdown due to loss of engine oil from the engine accessory gearbox starter pad shaft seal drain and possible loss of the airplane.

For complete details, please see Avantext's website at http://www.avantext.com/DailyADIndex.ASP?AD=20072405