Engine model · Turbo-prop · 2,154 hp · registry code 54507

Manufacturer (registry)
ROLLS-ROYC
Model
DART 529
Registry code
54507
Type
Turbo-prop
Power
2,154 hp
Data sheet
TCDSE-297
Holder
Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG

The registry names only the engine series, so ADs for every model in the series are matched.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 22

ADs whose products match this engine model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1963In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 23 ADs
19631
19671
19701
19721
19771
19801
19834
19851
19861
19881
19931
19981
19991
20002
20011
20031
20072
20081
See all 23 ADs
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_directive.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('54507'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 4

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('54507')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 1

Aircraft matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('54507')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 14

Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 20070730826769IGulstm G159 · Point Mugu, CA(-23) N198PA was on approach to landing at kntd, crew observed that the l/h landing gear down light had not illuminated. Pilots initiated a go around and attempted to get three greens by activating the emergency blow down bottle, and finally pulled the…Jul 30, 2007 · N198PA · Substantial damageIncident 20040919023319IFrchld F27F · Las Vegas, NV(-23) The flight originated at brown field in san diego area (sdm). On arrival there was a windstorm out of the south. The company's standard procedure is to pull straight-in in tight quarters between two hangars. Arrival time was at dusk; dark conditions…Sep 19, 2004 · N366SB · Minor damageIncident 20010212001779IFrchld F27F · Spokane, WA(-23) After landing at geg, mechanics discovered that the right inboard main wheel assembly, part number 9541587, was missing. A/c was enroute to geg from ykm on company business. Missing wheel was recovered off runway 3 at geg, but axle nut and locking pin…Feb 12, 2001 · N222DGIncident 19880228012009IGulstm G159 · Dallas-Ft Worth, TXStruck the wing tip of a parked aircraft while following instructions from lineman to the gate.Feb 28, 1988 · N328CA · Minor damageIncident 19870512022229IFrchld F27F · Wainwright, AKThe airstair door came unlatched on rotation. Aircraft returned safely. Damper clip missing.May 12, 1987 · N222DG · Minor damageIncident 19870302009989IGulstm G159 · Dallas-Ft Worth, TXReturned for landing using alternate system to lower flaps and landing gear. Hydraulic leak in right wheel well.Mar 2, 1987 · N245CAIncident 19860108003539IGulstm G159 · Moran, TXLeft engine oil pressure low light came on and gauge indicated low. Engine shutdown. Leaking turbine o ring.Jan 8, 1986 · N245CAIncident 19850512036479IGulstm G159 · Abilene, TXOverran end of runway after landing. Wind direction variable due to thunderstorm. Proficiency check. PIC and SIC.May 12, 1985 · N17CAIncident 19850113004509IGulstm G159 · Alexandria, LAPilot used emergency extension for landing gears. Rod end of main gear actuator separated. Grumman PNNR159HM101571.Jan 13, 1985 · N328CAIncident 19841214071959IGulstm G159 · Abilene, TXOutboard tire and wheel assembly came off during previous departure. Inboard and out board bearings failed.Dec 14, 1984 · N328CAIncident 19840125011819IFrchld F27F · Everett, WANose gear would not extend fully. Landed without nose gear extended.Jan 25, 1984 · N222DG · Minor damageIncident 19820401023029IGrumav G159 · Vicksburg, MSUsed main gear for speed brake for descent. Had horn silenced. Landed with nose gear up.Apr 1, 1982 · N65CE · Minor damageIncident 19820314011599IGrumav G159 · Washington, DCCabin lower spill value, solenoid failed popping circuit breaker. Spill valve closed. Cabin overheated.Mar 14, 1982 · N8EIncident 19790216005949IGulstm G159 · Indianapolis, INWhile following directions from ramp attendant aircraft was taxied too close and struck wingtip of N734HR.Feb 16, 1979 · N789G · Minor damage
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('54507')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 13

SDR ESPA2015FA0000183Line · rupturedNORMAL TAKEOFF, ABOUT HALFWAY TO DESTINATION STARTED HEARING A LOW RUMBLE IN THE BELLY OF THE PLANE. HAVING BEEN THROUGH THIS BEFORE, HAD THE CO-PILOT CHECK THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE WHICH WAS NORMAL. ABOUT 15 SECONDS LATER, HE SAID THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE GUAGE SMay 7, 2015 · N195PA · Gulstm G159 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 2015F00017Line · leakingRT GEARBOX LIGHT ILLUMINATED. SHUTDOWN THE ENGINE IAW THE CHECKLIST, DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND LANDED UNEVENTFULLY. TROUBLESHOT PROBLEM AND FOUND THE FITTING AND LINE FOR THE GEARBOX PRESSURE RETURN LINE LEAKING. R & R FITTING AND LINE WITH A SERVICEABLE UNDec 22, 2014 · N196PA · Gulstm G159 · Accessory GearboxesSDR ESPA2015F00011Line · rupturedPILOT REPORTED A RT ENGINE GEARBOX PRESSURE LIGHT ABOUT 25 MINUTES INTO THE FLIGHT. REDUCED POWER ON THE RT ENGINE AND LIGHT WENT OUT. THE ACFT RETURNED WITHOUT INCIDENT. DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOT PROBLEM TO A RUPTURED BLOWER OIL FILTERDec 10, 2014 · N196PA · Gulstm G159 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR 2011F00041Hose · looseCABIN PRESSURIZATION CONTROL ERRATIC DURING CLIMB. PILOT RETURNED TO DEPARTURE AIRPORT AS A PRECAUTION. INSPECTED PRESSURE CONTROLLER, FOUND LOOSE HOSE ON CONTROLLER, RESECURED HOSE IAW PRESSURE CONTROLLER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION. NO DEFECTIVE Feb 13, 2011 · N8E · Gulstm G159 · Cabin Pressure ControllerSDR 2010FA0001274Skin · corrodedIN COMPLIANCE WITH AD 2006-25-02, X-RAY RESULTS INDICATED SEVERE CORROSION IN AFT FUSELAGE AREA RT OF FUSELAGE, AFT OF PRESSURE BULKHEAD, BETWEEN TAIL ACCESS DOOR AND APU DOOR. CORROSION IS LOCATED BETWEEN STR 11 AND 13. ALL REPAIRS MADE IAW ENGINEERING REPDec 30, 2010 · N8E · Gulstm G159 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR 2011F00007Fairing · crackedVISUAL INSP OF NOSE FAIRING, INDICATED CRACKS IN STRUCTURE UNDER THE DOUBLER, WHERE ATTACH RODS ARE MOUNTED. THESE CRACKS EXCEED THE MFG LIMITS. FAIRING WAS REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE REPLACEMENT.Dec 30, 2010 · N8E · Gulstm G159 · Main Landing GearSDR N8UA10102009APump · leakingMX TEST FLIGHT, AFTER REPLACEMENT OF SUSPECT LEAKING RT GEARBOX (THIRD UNIT TO BE INSTALLED IN THE PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS). (2) HOURS OUT, RT ENG GEARBOX LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT. ACFT WAS DIRECTED TO RETURN TO DEPARTURE. PROP WAS FEATHERED AND ENGINE SHUTOct 10, 2009 · N8E · Gulstm G159 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR N8UA10092009AGearbox · leakingMX TEST FLIGHT, AFTER REPLACEMENT OF BLOWER AND ALTERNATOR ON SUSPECT LEAKING RT ENG GEARBOX. (2) HOURS OUT, RT ENGINE GEARBOX LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT. ACFT WAS DIRECTED TO RETURN TO DEPARTURE. PROP WAS FEATHERED AND ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN. NO PASSENGEOct 9, 2009 · N8E · Gulstm G159 · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR N8UA10082009AGearbox · leakingRT ENG GEARBOX LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT DURING LANDING. LANDING WAS NORMAL. REPLACEMENT GB WAS INSTALLED AFTER SIMILAR INDICATION PREVIOUS DAY. OPS AND TEST FLIGHT WERE GOOD. NO PASSENGERS WERE ON ACFT DURING FLIGHT.Oct 8, 2009 · N8E · Gulstm G159 · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR N8UA100720090AGearbox · leakingSCHEDULED FLIGHT, 3.5 HOURS OUT, RT ENGINE GEARBOX LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENT DURING LANDING. CONTINUED NORMAL LANDING. ACFT GROUNDED UNTIL REPAIRS COMPLETED.Oct 7, 2009 · N8E · Gulstm G159 · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR N8UA 10012009AGearbox · leakingMX TEST FLIGHT, AFTER REPAIR OF OIL LEAK IN RT ENG GEARBOX. (2) HOURS OUT, RT ENG GEARBOX LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT CONSTANT. RT ENGINE WAS FEATHERS AND SHUTDOWN. ACFT WAS DIRECTED TO RETURN TO DEPARTURE.Oct 1, 2009 · N8E · Gulstm G159 · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR N8UA09302009AGearbox · leakingSCHEDULED FLIGHT. (2) HOURS OUT, RT ENG GEARBOX LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENT. ACFT WAS DIRECTED TO RETURN TO DEPARTURE. GEARBOX HAD JUST BEEN INSTALLED AFTER OVERHAUL.Sep 30, 2009 · N8E · Gulstm G159 · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR 110107Warning Light · illuminatedDURING CRUISE FLIGHT MISSION, THE RT GEARBOX LIGHT CAME ON STEADY. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN IAW AFM PROCEDURES. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED UNEVENTFULLY, AND TAXIED TO THE RAMP. NO EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED.Nov 20, 2007 · N810CB · Gulstm G159 · Main Rotor Gearbox
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_key = 'DART529'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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STCs that may be installed · 5

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

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE engine_model_code IN ('54507')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"

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PMA parts · 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.

See all 20 PMA parts
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT drs_guid, part_number, part_name, holder, pma_number, replaces_part, supplement_date, tcds_models
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_type_certificate_pma.parquet'
  WHERE tcds_number IN ('E-297')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['Dart 529D-8H', 'Dart 529-8X', 'Dart 529-7H', 'Dart 529-8H', 'Dart 529D-8Z', 'Dart 529-8E', 'Dart 529D-8Y', 'Dart 529-7E', 'Dart 529D-7E', 'Dart 529-8Z', 'Dart 529D-7H', 'Dart 529D-8E', 'Dart 529D-8X', 'Dart 529-8Y'])) > 0
  ORDER BY supplement_date DESC, drs_guid DESC"

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