Engine model · Turbo-jet · registry code 54521

Manufacturer (registry)
ROLLS-ROYC
Model
SPEY 555-15
Registry code
54521
Installed in
0 registered aircraft
Type
Turbo-jet
Power
9,850 lb thrust
Data sheet
TCDSE2EU
Holder
Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG

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

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 9

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

1972In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 9 ADs
19721
19861
19871
19952
20001
20021
20041
20171
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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 ('54521'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 0

No aircraft currently registered with this engine model

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.

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 1 case with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

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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 ('54521')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 10

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

Incident 20000307003799IFokker F28MK4000 · Spokane, WANumber one engine fire warning activated on lcimbout 2 mintues after takeoff. Engine fire and shutdown procedures were followed. The engine fire indication ended upon discharge fo the first fire retardant bottle. An emergency was delcared and the aircraft…Mar 7, 2000 · N496USIncident 20000215002869IFokker F28MK4000 · Yakima, WAEn route, cabin crew noticed haze in cabin, crew diverted to ykm, performed precautionary langing. Maintenance determined number two acm had failed. Self disclosure, subsequent investigation revealed FOD induced by ground crew.Feb 15, 2000 · N494US · Minor damageIncident 19990924031309IFokker F28MK4000 · Seattle, WA(-23) Just prior to complete ctop, acft left wing tip struck an improperly parked ground services vehicle. [privacy data omitted]Sep 24, 1999 · N487US · Minor damageIncident 19990112010379IFokker F28MK4000 · Missoula, MT1/12/99, 22:56, Aircraft N498US, S/N11181, horizon flight no 2488, outbound from Missoula, MT., the pilot reported that during departure from mso airport the "nose wheel unsafe light" illuminated. A landing gear test cycle was acomplished at which time the…Jan 12, 1999 · N498USIncident 19960210004639IFokker F28MK4000 · Las Vegas, NVNarrative: incident occurred on 02/10/96 at approximately 0710 PST. While conducting part 121 charter operations from the scenic air ramp at las, N498US struck a tour bus parked on the scenic air ramp. The aircraft was taxiing on an adjacent taxiway when the…Feb 10, 1996 · N498US · Minor damageIncident 19960117002279IFokker F28MK4000 · Las Vegas, NVNarrative: incident occurred at approximately 2254Z (1454 PDT). On or slightly after touchdown, the captain noticed a strong vibration. He used rudder and nose steering to keep the aircraft straight and on the runway. He stopped aircraft on a high speed exit.…Jan 17, 1996 · N498US · Minor damageAccident 19920322006959AFokker F28MK4000 · New York, NYTried departed iced up lifted early. Stalled into bay off lga. Non slated turbojets poor ops with iced airframe.Mar 22, 1992 · N485US · Destroyed · 27 fatalIncident 19900927048579IFokker F28MK4000 · Lexington, KYMain cabin door warning on departure. Returned and landed safely.Sep 27, 1990 · N494US · Minor damageIncident 19900126007219IFokker F28MK4000 · Syracuse, NYEncountered severe turbulence during climbout. Descended and made precautionary landing to inspect for damage.Jan 26, 1990 · N498US · Minor damageIncident 19881228065979IFokker F28MK4000 · Louisville, KYGear amber light on. Recycled and diverted. Landed safely. Gear door not fully retracted, dragged on runway.Dec 28, 1988 · N480AU · 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 ('54521')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 261

See all 261 difficulty reports
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duckdb -csv -c "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 = 'SPEY55515'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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STCs that may be installed · 1

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 ('54521')
    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 · 11

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.

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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 ('E2EU')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['Spey 555-15'])) > 0
  ORDER BY supplement_date DESC, drs_guid DESC"

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