UK CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY

ENGINE TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. 1050

Issue 8
21 December 2004
CIVIL TYPE APPROVAL OF RB211 TRENT 768-60, 772-60 & 772B-60 ENGINES
I.

CONSTRUCTOR

II

CERTIFICATION

Rolls-Royce plc
P O Box 31
Derby
DE24 8BJ

1.

The above mentioned engines are approved for use in civil aircraft certificated
in the Transport Category (Passenger) subject to compliance with the
appropriate United Kingdom Installation Airworthiness Requirements.

2.

UK CAA Type Certificate 092/2 applies

Certification Basis:
3.1.

JAR-E Change 8 plus Orange Paper E/91/1. The reference application

date for certification is 30 June 1991 for the RB211 Trent 768-60 &
772-60 engines and 26 August 1997 for the 772B-60 engine. The
RB211 Trent 768-60 engine was approved on 24 January 1994. The
RB211 Trent 772-60 engine was approved on 18 March 1994. The
RB211 Trent 772B-60 engine was approved on 11th September 1998.

3.2.

Elect to comply Airworthiness Standards:

3.3.

Special Conditions:

Ingestion of Rain
Ingestion of Hail

3.4.

Exemptions:

Exemption from JAR-E 890(a)

Calibration in reverse thrust.

None

Exemption from JAR-E 570(a)(3)

Scavenge pump inlet strainers.
3.5.

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Equivalent Safety Finding:

JAR-E 740(f) - Speed Limitations at

Maximum Continuous Rating. See note
4.

JAR-E 800(c) - Number of medium birds

- compliance in accordance with NPA-E12 published in Orange Paper E/93/1.
3.6.
III.

Environmental Standards:

Emissions & Fuel Venting:

ICAO
Annexe 16 Vol. II (first edition 1981).

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
1.

Reserved

2.

Design Standards:

The build standard for the Trent 768-60 is

specified in DIS 2150 Issue 3 (or later approved
issues).
The build standard for the Trent 772-60 is
specified in DIS 2141 Issue 2 (or later approved
issues)
The build standard for the Trent 772B-60 is
specified in DIS 2179 Issue 1 (or later approved
issues)

3.

Description:

3.1

High by-pass turbo-fan engines with a bypass

ratio of 5.17:1 for the 768-60 and 5.05:1 for the
772-60 & 772B-60.
Compressor

Pressure ratio (overall):

LP Single Stage fan

IP 8 stage, axial flow
HP 6 stage, axial flow
Nominal at Sea Level ISA condition:
33.5:1 for the 768-60
35.3:1 for the 772-60 & 772B-60.

3.2

Combustion Chamber:

Annular

3.3

Turbine:

LP 4 stage, axial flow

IP 1 stage, axial flow
HP 1 stage, axial flow

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Dimensions:
Overall Length
Maximum Radius

5639 mm
1372 mm

( 222 ins)
( 54 ins)

5.

Dry Weight: The dry Powerplant weight less intake, intake systems, cowl
doors and cowl door support structure is 6160 kg (13580 lbs)

6.

Ratings:

The ISA Sea Level Static thrust ratings are:768-60

Take-off Thrust kN (lbf)

Net
Equivalent Bare Engine

772-60 & 772B-60

300.3(67500)
304.3(68400)

316.3(71100)
320.3(72000)

Maximum Continuous Thrust kN (lbf)

Net
268.7(60410)

282.7(63560)

The Equivalent Bare Engine Take-off Thrust quoted above is derived from the
approved Net Take-off Thrust by excluding the losses attributable to the cold
con-di nozzle, by-pass duct flow and leakage and the afterbody.
The Trent 772B-60 has the same ratings as the 772-60 except between 2,000 ft
and 8,000 ft altitude or when the ambient temperature is greater than ISA +
15C, where the 772B-60 produces increased thrust at take-off rating. The
magnitude of this increase varies with altitude and ambient temperature and is
limited to a maximum of 5.4%.
7.

Control System:

8.

Fuel:
8.1

The engines are equipped with a full authority digital

electronic control (FADEC) system in which the
software is designated Level 1 according to DO178A/ED-12A

Approved Fuels:
See the Operating Instructions manual

9.

Oil:
9.1

Approved types:
See the Operating Instructions manual

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Equipment:
For identification of equipment approved for use on these engines refer to
Chapter 6 of the appropriate engine DIS.

11.
IV

Special Features:

The engine DIS includes the starter motor and the thrust
reverser - See note 3.

LIMITATIONS
1.0

Acceptance Limitations
Static sea-level ratings under the following conditions:a)

International standard atmospheric conditions at Sea Level

b)

All optional air bleeds closed

c)

Aircraft service equipment drives unloaded

d)

100% intake recovery corrected from the datum air intake system
defined by drawing ATF12161 or approved alternatives.

e)

Turbine gas temperature measured by 11 paired thermocouples located

in the LP1 NGVs and engine modification 73-B440 embodied.

f)

Fuel having a minimum calorific value of 42.8 MJ/kg (18,400 Btu/lb)

g)

Engine exhaust system defined by Common Nozzle Assembly (CNA)

FK 16544 and Jet Pipe FK 16545 and Tail Plug FK 16507

h)

Test Bed Engine Pressure Ratio defined as:- P50 (Tail Bearing
Housing Inlet pressure) divided by PT0 (ambient pressure)

i)

100% HP = 10611 rpm

100% IP = 7000 rpm
100% LP = 3900 rpm
See also note 7

1.1

Acceptance Limitations are defined in Rolls-Royce report PTR 43165

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Operating Limitations
The following operating limitations are applicable when the accuracy of the
installed engine instrumentation is in accordance with Rolls-Royce Report
SYR 2038 for the Trent 700. The engines may be used in ambient
temperatures up to ISA + 40C. Refer to Installation Brochure for Operating
Envelope.
At take-off ratings the Trent 768-60 is flat rated to ISA + 15C at all
altitudes.
At max continuous ratings, the Trent 768-60 is flat rated as follows:
a)

Up to 20,000 ft, ISA + 15C

b)

Between 20,000 ft and 25,000 ft varies linearly between ISA + 15C

and ISA + 10C

c)

At and above 25,000 ft, ISA + 10C

At take off ratings the Trent 772-60 is flat rated as follows:a)

Up to 8000 ft, ISA + 15C

b)

Between 8000 ft and 10000 ft, varies linearly between ISA + 15C and
ISA + 10C

c)

At and above 10000 ft, ISA + 10C

At max continuous ratings the Trent 772-60 is flat rated as follows:a)

Up to 5000 ft, ISA + 15C

b)

Between 5000 ft and 10000 ft, varies linearly between ISA + 15C and
ISA+10C

c)

At and above 10000 ft, ISA + 10C

At take-off ratings the Trent 772B-60 is flat rated as follows:

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Up to 2000ft, ISA + 22C.

Between 2000ft and 5000ft, varies linearly between ISA + 22C and
ISA + 15C.
Between 5000ft and 8000ft, ISA + 15C.
Between 8000ft and 10000ft, varies linearly between ISA + 15C and
ISA + 10C.
At and above 10000ft, ISA + 10C.

At max continuous ratings the Trent 772B-60 is flat rated as follows:

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b)

c)
2.1

Up to 5000ft, ISA + 15C.

Between 5000ft and 10000ft, varies linearly between ISA + 15C and
ISA + 10C.
At and above 10000ft, ISA + 10C.

Rotational Speed (%)

HP

IP

LP

2.1.1. Maximum for take-off

(5 min limit)(See note 5)

100.0* +

103.3

99.0*

2.1.2

Maximum Continuous
(See note 4)

___

___

___

2.1.3

Maximum overspeed
(20 sec limit)

100.0* +

103.3

99.0*

2.1.4

Maximum for reverse thrust

(30 sec limit)

___

___

80.8

*See note 7
+ See note 8
2.2

Turbine Gas Temperature (C)

2.2.1

Below 50% HP speed, momentary maximum

during start on the ground

700

Below 50% HP speed, momentary maximum

during relights in flight

850

Above 50% HP speed, momentary maximum

during start on the ground or relights in flight

850

2.2.4

Maximum for take-off (5 min limit) (see note 6)

900

2.2.5

Maximum continuous

850

2.2.6

Maximum over temperature (20 sec limit)

920

2.2.2
2.2.3

2.3

Fuel
2.3.1

Minimum pressure at engine inlet (measured at inlet to engine LP fuel

pump): Not less than 34.474 kN/m2 (5lbf/sq.in) plus true fuel vapour
pressure with zero vapour/liquid ratio between sea-level and 41,000 ft
altitude.

2.3.2

Maximum Temperature (C)

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At inlet to HP fuel pump (measured at fuel filter outlet)

(i)
(ii)
2.3.3
2.4

Unrestricted
Maximum during transient overshoots
on reducing rpm (15min limit)

120
140

Minimum drainage period (from closing

HP fuel cock after a false start) (seconds)

30

Oil
2.4.1

Combined scavenge temperature (C)

a)
b)
c)

2.4.2

-40
20
190

Pressure kN/m2 (lbf/sq.in)

a)

b)

2.4 3

minimum for starting

minimum for opening up
maximum for unrestricted use

Minimum acceptance for flight

(i)
Ground idle to 70% HP rpm
(ii)
Above 95% HP rpm

241.0 (35)
414.0 (60)

Minimum to complete flight

(i)
Ground idle to 70% HP rpm
(ii)
Above 95% HP rpm

165.0 (24)
345.0 (50)

Consumption, l/hr (Imp pt/hr)

Overall inflight, maximum for unrestricted operation 0.67 (1.18)

2.4.4

Capacity, l (Imp pt)

a)
b)
c)

3.0

Nominal total oil system capacity

Nominal oil tank capacity
Usable oil (including effect of attitude)
minimum

44.5 (78.2)
23.3 (41.0)
15.4 (27.1)

Compressor Air Bleeds

3.1

Maximum rpm at which bleed may be used : Unrestricted.

3.2

Air delivery for aircraft services, excluding powerplant anti-icing.

This air is automatically scheduled from the engine IP stage 8 and HP
stage 6 compressor bleed ports via two valves in the aircraft ducting
which select the appropriate supply in response to signals sensing HP
compressor delivery pressure (P30), IP Compressor delivery pressure
(P25) and altitude together with a synthesised HP compressor delivery
temperature (T30Syn).

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With valve controller ABG SEMCA DRG 6764A010000 the

switchover from the HP to the IP compressor delivery port occurs at
engine power settings where the following conditions are met:
a)

T30Syn is greater than 450C 2.5C and P30 is greater than

517.1 kN/m2 17.2 (75 psi 2.5) + ambient pressure,

or
b)

altitude is greater than 26,000 ft 250 and P30 is greater than

586.1 kN/m2 17.2 (85 psi 2.5) + ambient pressure,

or
c)
3.2.1

P25 is greater than 275.8 kN/m2 27.5 (40 psi 4.0) +

ambient pressure.

Maximum HP6 bleed (% gas generator compressor flow):

(This bleed decreases linearly between the values listed below for the
low idle and switchover points).
a)

Normal operation:
i)
ii)

b)

11.6%
5.2%

Abnormal operation (one engine inoperative):

i)
ii)

3.2.2

Low idle
At switchover point
(1.26 EPR)

Low idle
At switchover point
(1.26 EPR)

12.7%
5.8%

Maximum IP8 bleed (% gas generator compressor flow):

(This bleed decreases linearly between the values listed below for the
switchover and maximum continuous points).
a)

Normal operation:
i)
ii)
iii)

b)

4.5%
3.1%
2.4%

Abnormal operation (one engine inoperative):

i)
ii)
iii)

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At switchover point
Max Continuous
Above Max Continuous

At switchover point
Max Continuous
Above Max Continuous

5.3%
4.0%
2.9%

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Maximum LP bleed (% fan flow)

a)

Normal & Abnormal (one engine inoperative) operation:

i)
ii)

3.3

From low idle to Maximum Continuous1.23%

Above Maximum Continuous
0.96%

Air delivery for powerplant anti-icing.

This air is supplied from the engine HP stage 3 compressor
bleed port.

3.3.1

Maximum HP3 bleed (% HPC inlet flow):

(This bleed decreases linearly between the values listed below
for the 1450K TET and maximum continuous points).
a)

Normal & Abnormal (one engine in-operative) operation:

i)
ii)
iii)

0.75%
0.69%
0.44%

MANUALS
Operating Instructions
Maintenance Manual
Engine Manual
Installation Brochure
Time Limits Manual
Service Bulletins

VI

From low idle to 1450K TET

Maximum Continuous
Above Maximum Continuous

F - Trent - A330
M - Trent - A330
E - Trent - 1RR
EL 2837
T - Trent - IRR
RB211-...-...

NOTES
1.

Installation Assumptions are defined in Rolls-Royce report MDR 41154 Issue

5 for the 768-60 and 772-60, and report DNS 44847 Issue 2 for the 772B-60.

2.

The RB211 Trent 700 series engines have been approved to operate with
certain faults present in the control system, based on compliance with JAR-E
requirements. The dispatch criteria for the control system are specified in
Rolls-Royce plc report DNS 21680.

3.

The Trent 768-60 engine DIS 2150 Issue 4 Trent 772-60 engine DIS 2141
Issue 3 and Trent 772B-60 engine DIS 2179 Issue 1 include a thrust reverser,
all of which are approved for reverse thrust operation.

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The maximum rotor speeds demonstrated for use at Maximum Continuous

conditions are HP 100.1%, IP 100.8%, LP 98.2%, as quoted in Rolls-Royce
report PTR43010 Issue 2 and DHP 132559 issue 1. These speeds are not
required to be quoted as operating limitations.

5.

The take-off rating and associated operating limitations may be used for up to
10 minutes in the event of engine failure.

6.

Rolls-Royce adds suffixes to an engine Type Designation to identify approved

specific configuration variations within the Type. This suffix, which is of the
form /00, is used when necessary to provide traceability of customer-option
equipment selections and is included on the Engine nameplate and in engine
documentation.

7.

Post modification 73-C780, the maximum Take-off speeds for the LP & HP
shafts are increased to 99.5% and 100.7% respectively. The speed signals
transmitted to the aircraft, however, are trimmed in order to maintain the same
cockpit indicated Maximum take-off speeds as the pre-modification standard
i.e. 99.0% and 100.0%.

8.

Post modification SB 73-E502 for the data entry plug for the selection of
increased HP redline speed, the maximum take-off speed for the HP shaft is
increased to 101.7%. However the speed signal transmitted to the aircraft is
trimmed to maintain the same cockpit indication as the pre mod standard i.e.
100.0%

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