Engines
Rolls-Royce Grapples with More Trent 1000 Disruptions
Company reports need for more frequent inspections of intermediate pressure compressor blades in Package C engine
A Trent 1000 sits on display at Rolls-Royce's 2018 Singapore Airshow exhibit. (Photo: Rolls-Royce)
A Trent 1000 sits on display at Rolls-Royce's 2018 Singapore Airshow exhibit. (Photo: Rolls-Royce)

Rolls-Royce has advised operators that its Trent 1000 Package C engine will require more inspections than previously planned to address premature wear of compressor blades, a problem that first came to light in 2016 and outlined in the company’s 2017 full-year results. Rolls-Royce reported that 380 Package C engines operate in service, and that airworthiness authorities would issue service management and flight-operations guidance to airlines.


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