# Rolls-Royce DART-529-8X

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 54089
- Manufacturer (registry): ROLLS-ROYC
- Model: DART 529-8X
- Engine type: Turbo-prop
- Power: 2,103 hp
- Data sheet: [TCDS E-297](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-297) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG
- Installed in: 0 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-dart-529-8x

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 2008-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-16-05): Intermediate pressure turbine (IPT) disk · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Dart 528-7E, Dart 528D-7E, Dart 529-7E and 29 more. Effective Sep 4, 2008
- [AD 2007-03-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-03-13): High pressure turbine (HPT) blade platforms and shrouds · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Dart 528-7E, Dart 528D-7E, Dart 529-7E and 27 more. Effective Mar 19, 2007
- [AD 2003-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-17-11): Sermetel coating (Omat 7/46) · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Dart 528-7E, Dart 529-7E, Dart 529-7H and 29 more. Effective Sep 30, 2003
- [AD 2001-19-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-19-06): High Pressure Turbine Discs · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Dart 525, Dart 525F, Dart 528-7E and 31 more. Effective Oct 15, 2001
- [AD 99-27-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-27-04): Low Torque Switches · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Dart 506, Dart 510, Dart 511 and 38 more. Effective Feb 28, 2000
- [AD 99-04-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-04-09): High Pressure Turbine Disk · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Dart 525, Dart 525F, Dart 526 and 35 more. Effective Feb 25, 1999
- [AD 98-04-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-04-13): Propeller Low Torque Switch · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Dart 506, Dart 510, Dart 511 and 43 more. Effective Mar 24, 1998
- [AD 93-15-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-15-09): Servo Fuel Pipe · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Dart 506, Dart 510, Dart 511 and 40 more. Effective Sep 7, 1993
- [AD 88-21-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-21-06): High Pressure Impellers · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Dart 506, Dart 510, Dart 511 and 35 more. Effective Nov 6, 1988
- [AD 85-03-03 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-03-03-R1): Low Pressure Impeller · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Dart 506, Dart 510, Dart 511 and 38 more. Effective Jan 6, 1986
- [AD 85-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-06-01): Flame Tube Liners And Suspension Pins · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Dart 525, Dart 525F, Dart 526 and 29 more. Effective Apr 3, 1985
- [AD 82-09-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-09-02-R1): Engine Fuel Manifold Assembly Connection Flexible Hose · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Dart 506, Dart 510, Dart 511 and 33 more. Effective May 12, 1983
- [AD 78-24-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-24-01-R1): Control Box Mounting Bolt Failure · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Dart 506, Dart 510, Dart 511 and 34 more. Effective May 12, 1983
- [AD 77-20-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-20-05-R1): Fuel Burner Feed And Manifold Pipes · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Dart 506, Dart 510, Dart 511 and 27 more. Effective May 12, 1983
- [AD 72-18-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-18-02-R1): Fuel Burner Shroud Nuts · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Dart 506, Dart 510, Dart 511 and 31 more. Effective May 12, 1983
- [AD 80-23-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-23-01): Low Pressure Impellers · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Dart 506, Dart 510, Dart 511 and 38 more. Effective Oct 30, 1980
- [AD 77-21-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-21-05): High Pressure Turbine Discs · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Dart 527, Dart 528-7E, Dart 528D-7E and 28 more. Effective Nov 11, 1977
- [AD 72-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-16-05): Impellers · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Dart 506, Dart 510, Dart 511 and 35 more. Effective Dec 4, 1972
- [AD 70-15-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-15-13): Fuel Washed Burners · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Dart 506, Dart 510, Dart 511 and 28 more. Effective Aug 20, 1970
- [AD 67-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-15-03): Oil Filter · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Dart 525, Dart 525F, Dart 526 and 23 more. Effective May 14, 1967
- [AD 63-07-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/63-07-04): Air Casing · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Dart 506, Dart 510, Dart 511 and 43 more. Effective May 2, 1963

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2007-02-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-02-07) (historical): Intermediate pressure turbine (IPT) disk · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Dart 528-7E, Dart 528D-7E, Dart 529-7E and 29 more. Effective Feb 26, 2007

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this engine model now.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this engine model.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to aircraft with this engine model.

## Service difficulty reports (30)

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

- [SDR CA120727005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120727005), Jul 24, 2012: LINE. CHAFED. (CAN) DURING CLIMB OUT, HYDRAULIC FLUID WAS LOST AND CREW RETURNED TO DEPARTURE AIRPORT SAFELY. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND LT MLG DOWNLOCK ACTUATOR RELEASE
- [SDR CA111003001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111003001), Sep 29, 2011: COUPLING. SWOLLEN. (CAN) LT ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AFTER LT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LOST IN FLIGHT DUE TO OIL STARVATION. ACFT LANDED SAFELY ON CLOSEST AIRPORT. GROUND INSPECTION REVEILE
- [SDR 2010F00077](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010F00077), Mar 30, 2010: ENGINE. UNKNOWN. IN FLIGHT ENGINE SHUTDOWN. AUTO FEATHERING OF PROPELLER. ERRATIC FUEL FLOW. OVERTEMP (POSSIBLE). TURBINE SECTION SEIZED (ON THE GROUND AFTER LANDING). ROOT CAUS
- [SDR 2007ADP828001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007ADP828001), Aug 23, 2007: SELECTOR VALVE. BYPASSING. AIRCRAFT WAS ENROUTE, FLYING THE APPROACH FOR RUNWAY 03. ONCE THE CREW PERFORMED THE APPROACH CHECKLIST, AND GEAR DOWN WAS SELECTED BEFORE LANDING CHECKLIST THE
- [SDR 2004F00082](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004F00082), Mar 14, 2004: CONTROL ROD. LOOSE. AIRCRAFT RELEASED FROM MAINTENANCE. DEPARTED VPC. CLIMBING OUT FROM 9,000 FT, RIGHT THROTTLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. RETURNED TO VPC WITH UNEVENTFUL LANDING. MAINTEN
- [SDR CA030311002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030311002), Feb 24, 2003: BEARING. DISINTEGRATED. (CAN) R/H ALTERNATOR WOULD NOT STAY ON LINE. SENT FOR PREMATURE OVERHAUL (1000.0 HR TBO). FOUND REAR BEARING DISINTEGRATED TO THE POINT OF ROTOR RUB. THE OVERHA
- [SDR CA021115010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021115010), Nov 7, 2002: BEARING. SHORTED. (CAN) LT GENERATOR TRIPPED, PILOTS REPORTED AN UNDER VOLTAGE CONDITION.ACTION: LT GENERATOR REMOVED, UPON INSPECTION OF COMPONENT, GEARING ASSEMBLY PARTS HAD MI
- [SDR CA020226004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020226004), Feb 14, 2002: FITTING. FRACTURED. (CAN) GEARBOX LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON, ENGINE SHUTDOWN AND AIRCRAFT LANDED. GEARBOX OIL LEVEL FOUND LOW BUT STILL ON DIP STICK. OIL LEAK TRACED TO FAILED
- [SDR CA010504015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010504015), Apr 13, 2001: FAIRING. CRACKED. (CAN) WHEN DOING THE POST FLIGHT INSPECTION A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE NOSE GEAR DRAG BRACE FAIRING ASSEMBLY. THE CRACK WAS ON THE L/H SIDE FORMER WHICH WAS CRACK
- [SDR CA001128015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA001128015), Oct 26, 2000: COUPLING. INTERMITTENT. (CAN) CREW REPORTED INTERMITTENT NR 1 ENGINE FIRE WARN. MAINTENANCE FOUND FIRE WIRE COUPLING AT FIREWALL (LT UPPER) INTERMITTENT POOR CONNECTION CLEANED RE-ASSE
- [SDR CA001128016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA001128016), Oct 26, 2000: ELEMENT. BROKEN. (CAN) CREW REPORTED NR 1 FIRE TEE HANDLE LIGHT FLICKED. MAINTENANCE FOUND ALSO WOULD NOT TEST. FIREWALL FIRE ELEMENT FOUND BROKEN. ELEMENT REPLACED CHECKED SERV
- [SDR CA000926010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000926010), Aug 23, 2000: ROTOR. CRACKED. (CAN) ON PREFLIGHT, FIBERGLASS DUCT MATERIAL AND METAL FRAGMENTS WERE DISCOVERED IN ENGINE NACELLE/WHEEL WELL AREA.SUPERCHARGER ROTOR FAILED SENDING METAL FRAGM
- [SDR CA000926009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000926009), Aug 21, 2000: ROTOR. CRACKED. (CAN) CABIN SUPERCHARGER ROTOR FAILED IN FLIGHT.FLIGHT CREW ACTIVATED APU AS ALTERNATE SOURCE OF PRESSURIZATION AND AIR CONDITIONING.
- [SDR CA000516019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000516019), Apr 25, 2000: ROD. CORRODED. (CAN) X-RAY INSPECTION OF AILERON PUSH ROD REVEALED SEVERE INTERNAL CORROSION.
- [SDR CA991004032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991004032), Sep 8, 1999: DISC. BROKEN. (CAN) CREW TAXIED FROM RAMP THEN HEARD NOISE FROM RIGHT SIDE OF AIRCRAFT. INCREASED POWER TO MOVE AIRCRAFT - WOULD NOT MOVE. FOUND NR 4 BRAKE DISC BROKEN AND JA
- [SDR CA981230009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981230009), Dec 10, 1998: ACTUATOR. FAILED. (CAN) FUEL TRIM ACTUATOR FAILED AFTER TAKEOFF, UNABLE TO CHANGE FUEL TRIM SETTING. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE. THE UNIT WAS REPLACED.
- [SDR CA990202006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990202006), Dec 1, 1998: LINE. CRACKED. (CAN) ON GEAR EXTENSION, THE CREW OBSERVED FLUCTUATING HYDRAULIC PRESSURE. GEAR EXTENDED SLOWLY. AFTER LANDING, COMPLETE LOSS OF HYDRAULIC PRESSURE AND FLUID. T
- [SDR CA981209007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981209007), Nov 18, 1998: FITTING. BROKEN. (CAN) UPLOCK FRAME ATTACH FITTING FOR MAIN LANDING GEAR FOUND BROKEN AT FRONT SPAR.
- [SDR CA981116003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981116003), Nov 2, 1998: GYRO. FAILED. (CAN) RIGHT HAND ADI GYRO FLAGGING NUMEROUS TIMES.
- [SDR CA981116002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981116002), Oct 29, 1998: GYRO. FAILED. (CAN) LEFT ADI TOPPLED.
- [SDR CA980825009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980825009), Aug 10, 1998: BELLCRANK. CRACKED. (CAN) DEFLECTION CRANK FOUND CRACKED USING NDT TECHNIQUE. PART TC: 19,718.
- [SDR 98ZZZX535](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX535), Jan 26, 1998: DRIVESHAFT. LOOSE. THE BOLT SECURING THE FORWARD U-JOINT ONTO THE DRIVESHAFT HAD BACKED ALL THE WAY OUT. THE BOLT SECURING THE AFT U-JOINT TO THE DRIVESHAFT WAS LOOSE EVEN WITH TH
- [SDR CA971219025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA971219025), Nov 14, 1997: TURBINE DISK. FAILED. (CAN) DURING INSPECTION, WITH THE TURBINE EXPOSED, IT WAS FOUND THE HP TURBINE DISK HAD FAILED CAUSING SEVERE INTERNAL DAMAGE AND RESULTED IN PENETRATION OF THE
- [SDR CA971110008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA971110008), Oct 7, 1997: TURBINE BLADE. FAILED. (CAN) DURING MAINTENANCE RUN-UP, THE NR 1 ENGINE VIBRATION BEGAN TO INCREASE. THE NR 1 ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN. INSPECTION FOUND A HOLE IN THE LOWER TURBINE CASE, W
- [SDR CA970728006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970728006), Jul 18, 1997: FLEX LINE. RUPTURED. (CAN) THE AIRCRAFT WAS ENROUTE WHEN THE CREW NOTICED A LOSS OF HYDRAULIC PRESSURE. THEY RETURNED TO ORIGIN AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS JACKED AND HYDRAULIC PRESSURE AP
- [SDR CA970916007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970916007), Jun 26, 1997: PUMP. FAILED. (CAN) CREW REPORTED NR 1 HYDRAULIC PUMP PRESSURE FAIL LIGHT ON. PUMP REPLACED.
- [SDR CA970916008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970916008), Jun 26, 1997: LINE. CHAFED. (CAN) CREW REPORTED LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID. CLAMP ON RT EXT HYD LINE CHAFED THROUGH AT CLAMP. LT AND RT DRIVEN PUMPS, FILTERS REPLACED AND LINE AND CLAMPS REPL
- [SDR CA970529001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970529001), May 22, 1997: LINE. LEAKING. (CAN) LOSS OF HYDRAULIC PRESSURE AFTER TAKEOFF. LANDING GEAR LOWERED USING EMERGENCY PROCEDURE. LEFT MLG OUTER DRAG STRUT FLEX LINE LEAKING. BOTH FLEX LINES REP
- [SDR CA960927002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960927002), Sep 17, 1996: GYRO. FAULTY. (CAN) IN LEVEL FLIGHT, THE R/H HSI INTERMITENTLY INDICATED 10 DEGREES NOSE DOWN WITH NO FLAGS SHOWING. SHORTLY AFTER THE UNIT WAS INSTALLED, IT TOOK 20 MINUTES 
- [SDR CA960909011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960909011), Aug 13, 1996: GENERATOR. HOT. (CAN) WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, THE RIGHT HAND GENERATOR LIGHT CAME ON, FOLLOWED BY RIGHT HAND GENERATOR HOT LIGHT. THE ENGINE WAS SECURED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURN

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (4)

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 SE12WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE12WE): Flexible hose fuel manifold assembly. Crane Resistoflex. Lists Dart 529 Series
- [STC SE19WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE19WE): Flexible hose assemblies. Resistoflex Corporation. Lists Dart 529 Series
- [STC SE206SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE206SO): Replacement of accessory gear box oil pressure warning switch. Piedmont Aviation Inc. Lists Dart 529 Series
- [STC SE748EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE748EA): Installation of GLA ignition exciter. General Laboratory Association Inc

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (20)

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this engine model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

- [AS112](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C9558B7A8E61E26D86257AD7006CF06B.0001): Sealant. Aerospace Sealants LLC · PMA PQ3886CE · Replaces GE 112 · Dec 9, 2012
- [AS118](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8DADE792DAB865F186257AD7006CF070.0001): Sealant. Aerospace Sealants LLC · PMA PQ3886CE · Replaces GE 118 · Dec 9, 2012
- [AS118](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/617664DAA8C4485F86257AD7006CF084.0001): Sealant. Aerospace Sealants LLC · PMA PQ3886CE · Replaces GE 118, RTV 118 · Dec 9, 2012
- [AS116](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4AB87B0DC36E248F86257AD7006CF081.0001): Sealant. Aerospace Sealants LLC · PMA PQ3886CE · Replaces GE 116, RTV 116 · Dec 9, 2012
- [AS116](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2B43C6B50D22E12F86257AD7006CF06C.0001): Sealant. Aerospace Sealants LLC · PMA PQ3886CE · Replaces GE 116 · Dec 9, 2012
- [AS112](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/17A2F94467E39E9F86257AD7006CF07F.0001): Sealant. Aerospace Sealants LLC · PMA PQ3886CE · Replaces GE 112, RTV112 · Dec 9, 2012
- [AS118](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8F5FF0B2D52B579E86257AAD006A7831.0001): Sealant. Aerospace Sealants LLC · PMA PQ3886CE · Replaces GE 118, RTV 118 · Oct 23, 2012
- [AS112](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8E518499870C01D686257AAD006A77CD.0001): Sealant. Aerospace Sealants LLC · PMA PQ3886CE · Replaces GE 112 · Oct 23, 2012
- [AS116](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/699A146AEFCCFD7786257AAD006A77D0.0001): Sealant. Aerospace Sealants LLC · PMA PQ3886CE · Replaces GE 116 · Oct 23, 2012
- [AS112](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5FFDD126D3F3D3E886257AAD006A780B.0001): Sealant. Aerospace Sealants LLC · PMA PQ3886CE · Replaces GE 112, RTV 112 · Oct 23, 2012
- [AS118](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5EBDAB2435C52CB486257AAD006A77E9.0001): Sealant. Aerospace Sealants LLC · PMA PQ3886CE · Replaces GE 118 · Oct 23, 2012
- [AS116](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/06F9202F2290B40986257AAD006A7819.0001): Sealant. Aerospace Sealants LLC · PMA PQ3886CE · Replaces GE 116, RTV 116 · Oct 23, 2012
- [NSL870 B2](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/14C5EEADE7A73689862578650062C79A.0001): Sealant. Aerospace Sealants LLC · PMA PQ3886CE · Replaces PEC-DeSoto Sealant Pro Seal 870 B2 · Mar 22, 2011
- [43503](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C6D504FE2AFEAE958525704C005D1172.0001): Exciter, Ignition. Unison Industries · Replaces RR 2-02J-89 · Jan 26, 1998
- [43663](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B9BA937D1B00E7A38525704C005D1176.0001): Exciter, Ignition. Unison Industries · Replaces RR 2-02J-089-001 · Jan 26, 1998
- [43663-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7AB2858033FA7CE78525704C005D1175.0001): Exciter, Ignition. Unison Industries · Replaces Rolls Royce · Jan 26, 1998
- [43663-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5DC1A7EE30C350DD8525704C005D10A1.0001): Exciter. Unison Industries LLC · Dec 5, 1994
- [43503](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4B3987F1CC7996D98525704C005D10A0.0001): Exciter. Unison Industries LLC · Dec 5, 1994
- [43663](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/075D2CA77F8787088525704C005D10A2.0001): Exciter. Unison Industries LLC · Dec 5, 1994
- [FHE19-6L](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C68D9F6831BC14378525703F004A6178.0001): Igniter. Champion Aerospace LLC · Replaces Rolls Royce CR104-2 · Dec 6, 1988

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