# Rolls-Royce 250-C10D

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 54172
- Manufacturer (registry): ROLLS-ROYC
- Model: 250-C10D
- Engine type: Turbo-shaft
- Power: 317 hp
- Data sheet: [TCDS E4CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E4CE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Rolls-Royce Corporation
- Installed in: 8 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-250-c10d

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2006-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-16-04): Inspection of the fuel nozzle screen · Rolls-Royce 250-B15A, 250-B15E, 250-B15G and 43 more. Effective Sep 7, 2006
- [AD 82-24-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-24-05): Control Assembly and Power Turbine Governor Assembly · Rolls-Royce 250-B15A, 250-B15E, 250-B15G and 43 more. Effective Nov 26, 1982
- [AD 72-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-03-06): Turbine Wheels · Rolls-Royce 250-B15A, 250-B15E, 250-B15G and 9 more. Effective Feb 8, 1972
- [AD 69-18-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-18-04): Torquemeter Shaftgear · Rolls-Royce 250-C10 (T63-A-5), 250-C10B (T63-A-5A), 250-C10D (T63-A-700) and 4 more. Effective Oct 18, 1969
- [AD 69-18-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-18-02): Internal Splines · Rolls-Royce 250-C10 (T63-A-5), 250-C10B (T63-A-5A), 250-C10D (T63-A-700) and 4 more. Effective Sep 3, 1969

## Registered aircraft (8)

- [N112SH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N112SH): [Bank Of Utah Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANK%20OF%20UTAH%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), built 1966, S/N 6567
- [N158DW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N158DW): [Solamente Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOLAMENTE%20AIR%20LLC), [Fort Wayne, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Fort%20Wayne), built 1972, S/N 72-21365
- [N17801](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17801): [Mckee John R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCKEE%20JOHN%20R), [Central Point, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Central%20Point), built 1968, S/N 380352
- [N41776](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41776): [Warbirds-3 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WARBIRDS-3%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1967, S/N 1080820
- [N728LA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N728LA): [Jones Flying Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20FLYING%20ASSOCIATION), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1972, S/N 71-20818
- [N8136T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8136T): [Edgefield Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EDGEFIELD%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Sandy, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Sandy), built 1972, S/N 72-21213
- [N863LA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N863LA): [Engage Helicopters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENGAGE%20HELICOPTERS%20LLC), [Sarasota, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Sarasota), built 1968, S/N 68-16904
- [N888DX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N888DX): [Alexander Mary](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALEXANDER%20MARY), [Grants Pass, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Grants%20Pass), built 1968, S/N 380362

## NTSB investigations (6)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB GAA15CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA097), May 28, 2015: Bell 47G 3B 1 (N112SH), Fort Pierre, SD, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the…
- [NTSB ERA13LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA022), Oct 13, 2012: Hughes 369A (N369SN), West Chester, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to see and avoid the preceding helicopter while maneuvering for landing. Contributing to the accident were the flight lead pilot’s inadequate preflight briefing and in-flight…
- [NTSB LAX05CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA004), Oct 6, 2004: Hughes 369HS (N74AM), Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean), substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection to ensure that all tie downs were removed from the helicopter, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB LAX00LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA066), Dec 30, 1999: Hughes 369HS (N9162F), Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean), substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to takeoff downwind and the subsequent failure to achieve translational lift before contact with the water.
- [NTSB LAX97LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA218), Jun 20, 1997: Hughes 369HS (N4250N), Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean), destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The unapproved field modification of the cyclic trim switch, including the use of non-standard parts, which resulted in a hard-over lateral trim failure, and the pilot's subsequent failure to…
- [NTSB IAD76DIA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76DIA04), Sep 19, 1975: Hughes 369 (N9056F), Mechanicsville, MD, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (6)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20150528007859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150528007859A), May 28, 2015: Bell 47G-3B-1 (N112SH), Fort Pierre, SD, Substantial damage. On may 29, 2015, at approximately 1045 local, the rapid city flight standards district office (rap FSDO) received notification of an aircraft accident. The…
- [Accident 20121013023732A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121013023732A), Oct 13, 2012: Hughes OH-6A (N369SN), West Chester, PA, Substantial damage. On Saturday, October 13, 2012, at approximately 0920 local time, a five-ship formation of Hughes 500 helicopters from lancaster airport, PA (lnr) arrived to…
- [Accident 20041006035249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041006035249A), Oct 6, 2004: Hughes 369HS (N74AM), Pacific Ocean, Substantial damage. (-23) On October 6, 2004, at 1515 local time (federal states of micronesia), a single-engine Hughes 369HS, N74AM, rolled over on its side while attempting to…
- [Accident 19991230046909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991230046909A), Dec 30, 1999: Hughes 369HS (N9162F), No damage. (-23)Helicopter lifted off fishing vessel on a fish spotting flight. Take-off was made down wind resulting in loss of lift. The aircraft contacted the water…
- [Accident 19970620015229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970620015229A), Jun 20, 1997: Hughes 369HS (N4250N), Pacific Ocean, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Fish spotting helicopter electronic trim failed. Lost control landing on ship pad. Hit water. Rolled. Sb on trim pa
- [Accident 19750919031699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750919031699A), Sep 19, 1975: Hughes 369HE (N9056F), Mechanicsville, MD, Substantial damage. Water tkof,rear section of floats lifted out of water front sect on water. Acft pitched fwd.

## Service difficulty reports (2)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2011FA0000333](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000333), May 24, 2011: LINE. LOOSE. (PC) PNEUMATIC LINE CAME LOOSE AT THE FCU CAUSING ENGINE SPOOL DOWN IN FLIGHT. NUMERIOUS CSL HAVE BEEN ISSUED ON THIS TOPIC, BUT SEEM NOT TO BE BEING FOLLOWED. 
- [SDR 98ZZZX2591](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2591), Jun 17, 1998: EXCITER. FAILED. ENGINE IGNITION EXCITER FAILED INTERNALLY. SENT FOR REPAIR.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (2)

Approved for this engine model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SE00027EN](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00027EN): Installation of Pratt & Whitney Engine Services Inc. Intellistart plus electronic control unit (ECU), P/N DPU-K-010 on the specified 250 engine models. Pratt & Whitney Engine Services Inc
- [STC ST00037AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00037AT): Unison igniter plugs, P/N 9044400-1. Unison Industries

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