Rolls-Royce further broadens Trent 1000 checks
Flightglobal | June 11, 2018
Rolls-Royce is extending its inspection regime on Trent 1000 engines to include other models of the powerplant which may be affected by the blade durability issue.While the analysis and examinations have focused on the Package C version of the Trent 1000, the manufacturer says it has found a "similar" issue with the intermediate pressure compressor on Package B engines.The manufacturer is taking precautionary preventive measures to redesign specific parts in the Package B version as well as its latest Trent 1000 TEN engine.