# Service difficulty reports: Rolls-Royce DART-529-8X

A list on [Rolls-Royce DART-529-8X](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-dart-529-8x.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR CA120727005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120727005.md): Line · chafed · Jul 24, 2012 · Gulstm G159 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > (CAN) DURING CLIMB OUT, HYDRAULIC FLUID WAS LOST AND CREW RETURNED TO DEPARTURE AIRPORT SAFELY. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND LT MLG DOWNLOCK ACTUATOR RELEASE HYD PRESSURE LINE CHAFED THROUGH ALLOWING HYDRAULIC FLUID TO BE LOST. LINE WAS REPLACED, AREA CLE
- [SDR CA111003001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111003001.md): Coupling · swollen · Sep 29, 2011 · Gulstm G159 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > (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 REVEILED THAT OIL STARVATION WAS CAUSED BY ENGINE BREATHER LINE COUPLING SWOLLEN AND CAUSED BREATHER REST
- [SDR 2010F00077](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010F00077.md): Engine · unknown · Mar 30, 2010 · N8E · Gulstm G159 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > IN FLIGHT ENGINE SHUTDOWN. AUTO FEATHERING OF PROPELLER. ERRATIC FUEL FLOW. OVERTEMP (POSSIBLE). TURBINE SECTION SEIZED (ON THE GROUND AFTER LANDING). ROOT CAUSE NOT CURRENTLY KNOWN. ACFT RETURNED TO DEPARTURE.
- [SDR 2007ADP828001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007ADP828001.md): Selector Valve · bypassing · Aug 23, 2007 · N198PA · Gulstm G159 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > AIRCRAFT WAS ENROUTE, FLYING THE APPROACH FOR RUNWAY 03. ONCE THE CREW PERFORMED THE APPROACH CHECKLIST, AND GEAR DOWN WAS SELECTED BEFORE LANDING CHECKLIST THEY GOT THE RT MAIN AND NOSE GEAR LIGHT ONLY. CREW TRY THE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES DESCRIBED ON CHECKLIST
- [SDR 2004F00082](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004F00082.md): Control Rod · loose · Mar 14, 2004 · N197PA · Gulstm G159 · Power Lever
  > AIRCRAFT RELEASED FROM MAINTENANCE. DEPARTED VPC. CLIMBING OUT FROM 9,000 FT, RIGHT THROTTLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. RETURNED TO VPC WITH UNEVENTFUL LANDING. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE THROTTLE PUSH PULL ROD CAME LOOSE AT THE FIREWALL (ROD END SEPARATED FROM THE BAR
- [SDR CA030311002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030311002.md): Bearing · disintegrated · Feb 24, 2003 · Gulstm G159 · AC Generator-Alternator
  > (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 OVERHAUL COMPANY IS HOLDING BEARING FOR POSSIBLE T.C. INSPECTION.
- [SDR CA021115010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021115010.md): Bearing · shorted · Nov 7, 2002 · Gulstm G159 · DC Generator-Alternator
  > (CAN) LT GENERATOR TRIPPED, PILOTS REPORTED AN UNDER VOLTAGE CONDITION.ACTION: LT GENERATOR REMOVED, UPON INSPECTION OF COMPONENT, GEARING ASSEMBLY PARTS HAD MIGRATED TO, AND SHORTED OUT A BRUSH HOLDDOWN SPRING TO THE GENERATOR CASE.
- [SDR CA020226004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020226004.md): Fitting · fractured · Feb 14, 2002 · Gulstm G159 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > (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 FITTING ON SUPERCHARGER. UNIT HAS OVERHAUL LIFE OF 2,500 HOURS. LINE IS PRESSURE CHECKED (LOW PRESS
- [SDR CA010504015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010504015.md): Fairing · cracked · Apr 13, 2001 · Gulstm G159 · Landing Gear Doors
  > (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 CRACKED COMPLETELY THROUGH. IF LEFT UNREPAIRED A FAILURE OF THE FAIRING ASSEMBLY WAS POSSIBLE. THE CRACK
- [SDR CA001128015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA001128015.md): Coupling · intermittent · Oct 26, 2000 · Gulstm G159 · Fire Detection
  > (CAN) CREW REPORTED INTERMITTENT NR 1 ENGINE FIRE WARN. MAINTENANCE FOUND FIRE WIRE COUPLING AT FIREWALL (LT UPPER) INTERMITTENT POOR CONNECTION CLEANED RE-ASSEMBLIED CHECKED SERVICEABLE..
- [SDR CA001128016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA001128016.md): Element · broken · Oct 26, 2000 · Gulstm G159 · Detection System
  > (CAN) CREW REPORTED NR 1 FIRE TEE HANDLE LIGHT FLICKED. MAINTENANCE FOUND ALSO WOULD NOT TEST. FIREWALL FIRE ELEMENT FOUND BROKEN. ELEMENT REPLACED CHECKED SERVICEABLE.
- [SDR CA000926010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000926010.md): Rotor · cracked · Aug 23, 2000 · Gulstm G159 · Air Distribution Fan
  > (CAN) ON PREFLIGHT, FIBERGLASS DUCT MATERIAL AND METAL FRAGMENTS WERE DISCOVERED IN ENGINE NACELLE/WHEEL WELL AREA.SUPERCHARGER ROTOR FAILED SENDING METAL FRAGMENTS THROUGH FIBERGLASS INLET DUCT.SUPERCHARGER AND DUCT WERE REPLACED, DEBRIS REMOVED FROM INLET PA
- [SDR CA000926009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000926009.md): Rotor · cracked · Aug 21, 2000 · Gulstm G159 · Air Distribution Fan
  > (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.md): Rod · corroded · Apr 25, 2000 · Gulstm G159 · Aileron Control System
  > (CAN) X-RAY INSPECTION OF AILERON PUSH ROD REVEALED SEVERE INTERNAL CORROSION.
- [SDR CA991004032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991004032.md): Disc · broken · Sep 8, 1999 · Gulstm G159 · Brake
  > (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 JAMMED IN WHEEL RIM. WHEEL, BRAKE, AND DISC REPLACED.
- [SDR CA981230009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981230009.md): Actuator · failed · Dec 10, 1998 · Gulstm G159 · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > (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.md): Line · cracked · Dec 1, 1998 · Gulstm G159 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > (CAN) ON GEAR EXTENSION, THE CREW OBSERVED FLUCTUATING HYDRAULIC PRESSURE. GEAR EXTENDED SLOWLY. AFTER LANDING, COMPLETE LOSS OF HYDRAULIC PRESSURE AND FLUID. TWO LEFT MAIN TIRES BLEW. MAINTENANCE FOUND A CRACKED LINE FLARE ON THE AUX/MAIN HYDRAULIC SELECT
- [SDR CA981209007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981209007.md): Fitting · broken · Nov 18, 1998 · Gulstm G159 · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > (CAN) UPLOCK FRAME ATTACH FITTING FOR MAIN LANDING GEAR FOUND BROKEN AT FRONT SPAR.
- [SDR CA981116003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981116003.md): Gyro · failed · Nov 2, 1998 · Gulstm G159 · Directional Gyro and Indicating System
  > (CAN) RIGHT HAND ADI GYRO FLAGGING NUMEROUS TIMES.
- [SDR CA981116002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981116002.md): Gyro · failed · Oct 29, 1998 · Gulstm G159 · Directional Gyro and Indicating System
  > (CAN) LEFT ADI TOPPLED.
- [SDR CA980825009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980825009.md): Bellcrank · cracked · Aug 10, 1998 · Gulstm G159 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > (CAN) DEFLECTION CRANK FOUND CRACKED USING NDT TECHNIQUE. PART TC: 19,718.
- [SDR 98ZZZX535](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX535.md): Driveshaft · loose · Jan 26, 1998 · N2NA · Gulstm G159 · Turbine Engine Reduction Gear
  > 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 THE LOCKING TAB WASHER INSTALLED. UPON INVESTIGATION, IT APPEARED THE WRONG LOCKING TAB WAS USED DUR
- [SDR CA971219025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA971219025.md): Turbine Disk · failed · Nov 14, 1997 · Gulstm G159 · Turbine Section
  > (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 TURBINE CASE. ENGINE WILL BE SHIPPED TO ROLLS FOR ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGE AND REPAIR. PART TC: 16,3
- [SDR CA971110008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA971110008.md): Turbine Blade · failed · Oct 7, 1997 · Gulstm G159 · Turbine Section
  > (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, WHICH INDICATED A TURBINE BLADE, OR BLADES, HAD FAILED AND EXITED THROUGH THE CASE. THERE WAS NO A
- [SDR CA970728006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970728006.md): Flex Line · ruptured · Jul 18, 1997 · Gulstm G159 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > (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 APPLIED. THE FLEXIBLE LINE FROM THE L/H HYDRAULIC PUMP TO THE FILTER WAS FOUND RUPTURED. NEW LINE INST
- [SDR CA970916007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970916007.md): Pump · failed · Jun 26, 1997 · Gulstm G159 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > (CAN) CREW REPORTED NR 1 HYDRAULIC PUMP PRESSURE FAIL LIGHT ON. PUMP REPLACED.
- [SDR CA970916008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970916008.md): Line · chafed · Jun 26, 1997 · Gulstm G159 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > (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 REPLACED.
- [SDR CA970529001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970529001.md): Line · leaking · May 22, 1997 · Gulstm G159 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > (CAN) LOSS OF HYDRAULIC PRESSURE AFTER TAKEOFF. LANDING GEAR LOWERED USING EMERGENCY PROCEDURE. LEFT MLG OUTER DRAG STRUT FLEX LINE LEAKING. BOTH FLEX LINES REPLACED.
- [SDR CA960927002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960927002.md): Gyro · faulty · Sep 17, 1996 · Gulstm G159 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating System
  > (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 TO SPOOL UP ON ONE LEG BUT THE FAULT COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VERTICAL GYRO WAS REPLACED AND AIR
- [SDR CA960909011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960909011.md): Generator · hot · Aug 13, 1996 · Gulstm G159 · DC Generator-Alternator
  > (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 RETURNED TO THE AIRPORT FOR AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. THE GENERATOR WAS REPLACED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_key = 'DART5298X'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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