What Happened
Engine Oil Pressure Issue Prompts Regulatory Action
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive for all Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Model Trent XWB-75, XWB-79, XWB-79B, and XWB-84 engines. The proposed directive addresses an issue with differential oil pressure measurements and requires modification of the engine with an improved front bearing housing oil feed tube assembly. The FAA is accepting comments on the proposal until October 1, 2026. This proposed airworthiness directive was first reported by the Federal Register.