# Rolls-Royce DART-542 series

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 54522
- Manufacturer (registry): ROLLS-ROYC
- Model: DART 542
- Engine type: Turbo-prop
- Power: 2,966 hp
- Data sheet: [TCDS E5EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E5EU) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG
- Installed in: 1 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-dart-542-series

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

## 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 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 73-12-03 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-12-03-R1): Engine Mounting Foot Stud · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Dart 542-10, Dart 542-10J and Dart 542-10K. Effective Dec 10, 1981
- [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 78-07-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-07-08): Flame Tube Liners And Suspension Pins · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Dart 542-10 and Dart 542-4. Effective May 3, 1978
- [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 72-23-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-23-02): Impeller · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Dart 542-10, Dart 542-10J, Dart 542-10K and 2 more. Effective Oct 26, 1972
- [AD 70-25-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-25-06): Engine Propeller Shaft · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Dart 542-10, Dart 542-10J, Dart 542-10K and 2 more. Effective Dec 7, 1970
- [AD 67-27-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-27-06): Fuel and Oil Hoses · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Dart 542-10 and Dart 542-4. Effective Oct 3, 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
- [AD 72-14-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-14-06): Impellers, · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Dart 542-10, Dart 542-10J, Dart 542-10K and 2 more

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 (1)

- [N744TZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N744TZ): [Starling Aviation Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STARLING%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), S/N 2051

## NTSB investigations (25)

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 FTW92FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA025), Nov 20, 1991: Convair 600 (N94258), Forth Worth, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOTS-IN-COMMAND OF BOTH AIRCRAFT, WHICH RESULTED IN THEIR FAILURE TO SEE-AND-AVOID THE OTHER AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: FAILURE OF THE…
- [NTSB ANC91IA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91IA046), Mar 27, 1991: Nihon YS-11A-600 (N173RV), Anchorage, AK, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: A JAMMED NOSE GEAR DUE TO INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE SHEAR PIN. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INSUFFICIENTLY DEFINED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE.
- [NTSB CHI90IA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90IA106), Apr 3, 1990: Nihon YS-11A-600F (N112MP), West Lafayette, IN, incident, no damage. Probable cause: AN UNDETECTED ACCUMULATION OF ICE ON THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. RELATING FACTORS WERE THE MANUFACTURER'S LACK OF INFORMATION AND AIRCRAFT MANUALS RELATIVE TO THE UNDERSTANDING OF, AND APPROPRIATE…
- [NTSB ATL89FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA189), Aug 3, 1989: Convair 640 (340D) (N5509K), Atlanta, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: PILOT IN COMMAND FAILED TO PLACE THE AIRPLANE AT A POSITION FROM WHICH A STABILIZED APPROACH TO LANDING COULD BE MADE. HIS PROCEDURE FOR THE RECOVERY FROM THE BOUNCED LANDING WAS INADEQUATE AND THE…
- [NTSB FTW88MA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88MA021), Oct 28, 1987: Convair 640 (340D) (N3411), Bartlesville, OK, destroyed
- [NTSB NYC87IA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87IA167), Jun 6, 1987: Nihon YS-11 (N187P), Hyannis, MA, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB ANC81FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81FA043), Apr 18, 1981: Nihon YS-11A (N173RV), Sand Point, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL81IA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81IA064), Apr 13, 1981: Namc YS-11 (N259P), Charlotte, NC, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB IAD79IA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79IA064), Jul 18, 1979: Namc YS-11A (N259P), Charlottesvlle, VA, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB MKC79FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FA033), May 31, 1979: Convair 640 (N640R), St Louis, MO, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79DA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DA001), Oct 3, 1978: Convair CV-600 (N74855), Cleveland, OH, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB FTW72AF074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72AF074), May 8, 1972: Convair 600 (N94236), Alexandria, LA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72IM097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72IM097), Mar 23, 1972: Convair 640 (N3407), San Juan, PR, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB FTW72AF054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72AF054), Feb 16, 1972: Convair 600 (N94226), Beaumont, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA71AM047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71AM047), Dec 10, 1970: Convair 640 (N3417), St.Thomas, VI, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71AF011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71AF011), Sep 16, 1970: Convair 600 (N94236), Lake Charles, LA, no damage
- [NTSB IAD71II007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71II007), Jul 28, 1970: Nihon YS-11A (N259P), Washington, DC, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB IAD70II056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD70II056), Apr 2, 1970: Nihon YS-11A (N159P), Roanoke, VA, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB IAD70AI047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD70AI047), Feb 23, 1970: Nihon YS-11A (N273P), Warrenton, VA, no damage
- [NTSB OAK68A0056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68A0056), Jan 28, 1968: Convair 640 (N5510K), Hilo, HI, no damage
- [NTSB FTW67A0009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67A0009), Jul 11, 1966: Convair CV-600 (N94215), Harlingen, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA65A0109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA65A0109), Apr 27, 1965: Convair CV-340 (N3412), Ponce, PR, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0158), Oct 6, 1964: Convair 240 (N94240), Roswell, NM, incident, no damage
- [NTSB UNK64X4043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X4043), Sep 19, 1964: Convair CV-340 (N3410), San Juan, PR, incident, no damage
- [NTSB UNK64X0550](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0550), Feb 13, 1964: Convair CV-440 (N5512K), Hilo, HI, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (57, newest 50)

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.

- [Incident 19940826033339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940826033339I), Aug 26, 1994: Cvac 640340D (N3412), Buffalo, NY, Minor damage. Engine fire on climbout. Returned. Found uncontained engine failure and fire. Cowling damaged.
- [Incident 19940616028649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940616028649I), Jun 16, 1994: Nihon YS11A600 (N124MP), Reno, NV. Lost oil pressure. Oil line leak. Precaution landing. 12 pints low. Tighten line. Checked normal. Will monitor.
- [Incident 19930917043529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930917043529I), Sep 17, 1993: Nihon YS11A500 (N912AX), Cleveland, OH, Minor damage. NR2 engine failed on descent. Shut engine down. Landed safely. Found high pressure disc had failed.
- [Incident 19930528023319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930528023319I), May 28, 1993: Cvac STC240T (N94205), Cleveland, OH, Minor damage. Noise on gear retraction. Continued to destination. Landed safely. Found nose steering cylinder barrell had failed.
- [Incident 19920814037489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920814037489I), Aug 14, 1992: Cvac STC240T (N94279), Las Cruces, NM, Minor damage. Fire warning on right engine. Engine shutdown. Precautionary landing. Found large hole in compressor case.
- [Accident 19911120062712A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911120062712A), Nov 20, 1991: Cvac 340D (N94258), Ft Worth, TX, Substantial damage. Cleared for approach saw N9343S brifly prior collision. Landed on afw with part of horizontal stabilizer missing.
- [Incident 19911031054269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911031054269I), Oct 31, 1991: Nihon YS11A600 (N114MP), Indianapolis, IN. NR1 engine overspeed in flight. Precautionary landing. Changed fuel controller on NR1 engine.
- [Incident 19911004049659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911004049659I), Oct 4, 1991: Cvac STC340T (N5510K), Baltimore, MD, Minor damage. Main system hydraulic failure on final. Used emergency brakes. Blew tires and ran off runway.
- [Incident 19910821035569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910821035569I), Aug 21, 1991: Nihon YS11A600 (N115MP), Windsor Locks, CT, Minor damage. Left inboard brake fire on landing. Hydraulic fluid leaking from dragging puck.
- [Incident 19910608036329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910608036329I), Jun 8, 1991: Nihon YS11A600 (N113MP), Terre Haute, IN, Minor damage. Pilot made a no flap hard landing during a 121 crew training flight.
- [Incident 19910327013299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910327013299I), Mar 27, 1991: Nihon YS11A600 (N173RV), Anchorage, AK, Minor damage. Unable to lower nose gear. Landed nose gear up.
- [Incident 19910322013219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910322013219I), Mar 22, 1991: Nihon YS11A600 (N110PH), Indianapolis, IN. Fire warning during climbout. NR1 engine shut down. Returned. Fire warning loop faulty and no fire.
- [Incident 19900828043009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900828043009I), Aug 28, 1990: Cvac STC340T (N73137), Buffalo, NY. Hydraulic failure on approach. Landed safely. Found right engine driven hydraulic pump failed.
- [Incident 19900628035449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900628035449I), Jun 28, 1990: Cvac STC340T (N5512K), Norfolk, VA. NR2 engine fire. Discharged fire bottle and shut down. NR2 wheel well boost pump leaking fuel.
- [Incident 19900403012689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900403012689I), Apr 3, 1990: Nihon YS11A600 (N112MP), Lafayette, IN. Aircraft buffeting on approach. Control input useless. Recovered and diverted to indianapolis. Two inches ice on tail
- [Incident 19891115058599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891115058599I), Nov 15, 1989: Cvac STC240T (N94246), St Louis, MO. NR2 engine accessory gear box oil pressure light came on. Feathered engine. Oil pressure transmitter was faulty.
- [Incident 19890831049889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890831049889I), Aug 31, 1989: Nihon YS11A500 (N913AX), Birmingham, AL. Complete hydraulic failure. Free fall gear extension. Used emergency braking system on rollout. Cause not stated.
- [Incident 19890808065679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890808065679I), Aug 8, 1989: Nihon YS11A600 (N115MP), Terre Haute, IN, Minor damage. Hit a lamp post while taxiing to park. Was under marshallers direction.
- [Incident 19890804050719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890804050719I), Aug 4, 1989: Cvac STC240T (N94205), Nashville, TN, Minor damage. Cargo door came off on liftoff. Door had been checked before departure. Returned. Cause has not been determined.
- [Accident 19890803030349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890803030349A), Aug 3, 1989: Cvac STC340CVAC (N5509K), Atlanta, GA, Substantial damage. Landed hard, bounced 3 times collapsing nose gear. Used 30 degree flaps instead of 24 on a destabilized approach.
- [Incident 19890630041079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890630041079I), Jun 30, 1989: Cvac STC340T (N3410), Wilmington, DE. Uneven fuel load in flight. Landed. Found ruptured crossfeed hose. Fire sleeve hid poor condition.
- [Incident 19881229066699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881229066699I), Dec 29, 1988: Nihon YS11A600 (N112MP), Terre Haute, IN. Taxiing for takeoff. Main gear hit a snow drift. Taxiway was icy and aircraft moved sideways when tried to extricate
- [Incident 19880521023229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880521023229I), May 21, 1988: Nihon YS11A600 (N115MP), Kansas City, MO, Minor damage. Hydraulic system failed at cruise. Landed safe. Lost all fluid due to leak in hydraulic pressure line in left wheel
- [Incident 19880205012939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880205012939I), Feb 5, 1988: Cvac 640340D (N5515K), Grand Rapids, MI. Slid off a taxiway. Became mired in mud. Unable to see taxiway due to blowing snow.
- [Incident 19871027071449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871027071449I), Oct 27, 1987: Cvac STC340T (N73137), Detroit, MI. Engine shutdown on base leg due to flame out. Safe landing. Suspect propeller hung on pitch lock causing overtemp.
- [Incident 19870606035669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870606035669I), Jun 6, 1987: Nihon YS11A500 (N187P), Hyannis, MA, Minor damage. Right main gear collapsed on rollout. Fatigue crack found in upper outboard section of the strut.
- [Incident 19861024067059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861024067059I), Oct 24, 1986: Cvac STC240T (N94205), Albany, NY. Unsafe gear indication on final. Recycled gear during a go around. Safe indication. Repositioned wire in switch.
- [Incident 19860220013299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860220013299I), Feb 20, 1986: Cvac STCAPJC (N3410), Detroit, MI. Informed by ATC that minimums were lower than prescribed for approach. Insufficient evidence to document violation.
- [Incident 19860207004659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860207004659I), Feb 7, 1986: Nihon YS11A600 (N115MP), Milwaukee, WI, Minor damage. Smoke and fumes in cockpit. Engine shutdown. No evidence of fire found. Blades missing from turbine wheel.
- [Incident 19851204068139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851204068139I), Dec 4, 1985: Cvac STC240T (N94236), Lamoni, IA. Lost engine oil pressure in flight. Engine shut down. Oil was leaking from transfer tube on bottom of engine.
- [Incident 19850920051749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850920051749I), Sep 20, 1985: Nihon YS11 (N905TC), Houston, TX. As aircraft was taxied to gate smoke was noted on right main gear. Brake hydraulic line leaking.
- [Incident 19850208007459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850208007459I), Feb 8, 1985: Nihon YS11 (N109MP), Las Vegas, NV, Minor damage. Nose gear extension problem. Safe landing. Gear door and linkage damage from ground power unit at departure point.
- [Incident 19850117005539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850117005539I), Jan 17, 1985: Cvac 340D (N5515K), Boston, MA. Pilot returned for landing because of a door warning light. Pilot operated handle serveral times, continued flight.
- [Incident 19841120071009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841120071009I), Nov 20, 1984: Cvac STC240T (N94236), Dayton, OH, Minor damage. Found aircraft with forward crew door missing. Holes in fuselage and damage to prop blades.
- [Incident 19841112071309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841112071309I), Nov 12, 1984: Nihon YS11 (N109MP), Ontario, CA. Smoke in cabin. Requested lower altitude. Released pressurization to air cabin. Emergency hydraulic pump had failed.
- [Incident 19841016059069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841016059069I), Oct 16, 1984: Cvac STC240T (N94246), Chicago, IL. Cargo restraint system broke when encountering turbulence causing 2 barrels to spill water methanol.
- [Incident 19840301012009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840301012009I), Mar 1, 1984: Cvac STC240T (N74852), Binghamton, NY. Experienced rough right engine on climb to altitude. Unable to duplicate on test check.
- [Incident 19830624036339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830624036339I), Jun 24, 1983: Nihon YS11A600 (N113MP), Kailua Kona, HI, Minor damage. Approach high and fast. Touched down past the halfway point. Ran off end of runway. Blew out right nose tire.
- [Incident 19820224005019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820224005019I), Feb 24, 1982: Cvac STC240T (N94279), Chicago, IL. Slid off icy turn around pad on taxi for takeoff. Freezing rain earlier. Pad not deiced.
- [Incident 19820202000629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820202000629I), Feb 2, 1982: Cvac STC240T (N94235), Memphis, TN, Minor damage. Fire right engine on approach. Secured engine and pulled fire bottle. Fire put out on ground. Ruptured fuel line.
- [Incident 19820127001569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820127001569I), Jan 27, 1982: Cvac STC440T (N3412), Dallas Ft Worth, TX, Minor damage. Wing tip struck ramp loader while taxiing to park. No ground crew to guide aircraft.
- [Incident 19820114005259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820114005259I), Jan 14, 1982: Cvac STC240T (N94236), Des Moines, IA, Minor damage. Advised to turn off on unplowed taxiway by tower. Damaged props. Both tower and airport operator were remiss.
- [Incident 19810725056789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810725056789I), Jul 25, 1981: Cvac STC240T (N94279), Ottumva, IA, Minor damage. Found a fire in the left engine damage confined to the engine compartment.
- [Incident 19810525043539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810525043539I), May 25, 1981: Nihon YS11A600 (N112MP), Honolulu, HI, Minor damage. While taxiing to park with ramp agent giving hand signals the left wingtip struck a parked fuel truck.
- [Incident 19810418034179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810418034179I), Apr 18, 1981: Nihon YS11A600 (N173RV), Sand Point, AK, Substantial damage. Aircraft hit bird on final and landed short. Tore off landing gear.
- [Incident 19810408023899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810408023899I), Apr 8, 1981: Nihon YS11A500 (N915AX), Memphis, TN, Minor damage. Fire noted behind instrument panel in area of landing gear. Fire put out. Gear solenoid and wiring burned.
- [Incident 19810306016499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810306016499I), Mar 6, 1981: Nihon YS11A500 (N915AX), Williamsport, PA. #2 Engine fire warning light came on in flight. Maintenance found an electrical problem.
- [Incident 19810221013539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810221013539I), Feb 21, 1981: Nihon YS11 (N273P), Washington, VA. During taxi left engine failed. RPM went to zero. Engine replaced.
- [Incident 19801023075599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801023075599I), Oct 23, 1980: Cvac STC440 (N640R), Newark, NJ. Pilot taxied into an aux. Power unit which had been used for his airplane during loading.
- [Incident 19800816077129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800816077129I), Aug 16, 1980: Cvac STC440 (N3411), Columbia, MO. While en route lost normal DC electrical power and communications. Unscheduled landing using emergency power.

All 57: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-dart-542-series/incidents.md

## 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 SE905EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE905EA): Repair and modification of compresor outlet and interstage cases. Airwork Corporation. Lists Dart 542-10
- [STC SE748EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE748EA): Installation of GLA ignition exciter. General Laboratory Association Inc. Lists Dart 542-10

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (6)

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.

- [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

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