Engine Transportation & Dispatch

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Transportation standards, engine sequences, and dispatch sequences

Customer Specific

Rolls-Royce arranges and is liable for transportation of removed engines to and from the appropriate overhaul base, normally from the customer's main base, except where Rolls-Royce and the customer agree an alternative start point.

Non-Qualified Event Removals

For non-qualified event removals under RR transportation, the cost of transportation will be borne by the customer.

Additional Components

  • Any additional components fitted to the engine but not part of Covered Services remain the customer's responsibility.
  • Work on such components (removal, repair, sentencing, storage, refitting) is excluded work at the customer's cost.

Transportation Documents

Transportation documents (Transportation Standard, packing instructions, hazardous goods declarations, etc.) are available on the Rolls-Royce Portal.

Lease Engine Transportation

Transportation arrangements for lease engines vary depending on lessor and lessee responsibilities under the lease agreement. Refer to your lease engine guide and TotalCare contract.

Dispatch from OHB

The following process describes the engine dispatch sequence from the Overhaul Base back to the Customer.

1
Engine Passed Test
OHB

Engine testing completed and verified at the Overhaul Base

2
Transportation Preparation
OHB

OHB ensures engine is installed in a serviceable transportation stand and prepared in accordance with the Transportation Standard

3
Ready Notification
OHB

OHB advises Services Manager and Customer that the engine is ready for return with required paperwork

4
Delivery Arrangements
OHB

OHB makes arrangements for the delivery of the engine to Customer

5
Receipt Inspection
Customer

Upon delivery, Customer carries out receipt inspection of engine and provides discrepancy details to Rolls-Royce AST

Dispatch paperwork content has been consolidated under the Overhaul Services page.

Reference

For transportation details, refer to Part 13 of Schedule 4 of the TotalCare Agreement. Transportation Standard details in Appendix A.

Abbreviations

OHBOverhaul Base
ASTAirline Support Team
BSIBorescope Inspection
SBService Bulletin
TVTechnical Variation
TRESTechnical Records

Pro Tip

Ensure engines are brought to the agreed Transportation Standard before dispatch to avoid delays and/or damage to your engine. Deliver shortage parts promptly to keep shop visits on schedule.