# Rolls-Royce SPEY-555-15 - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 54521 - Manufacturer (registry): ROLLS-ROYC - Model: SPEY 555-15 - Engine type: Turbo-jet - Power: 9,850 lb thrust - Data sheet: [TCDS E2EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E2EU) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG - Installed in: 0 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-spey-555-15 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 2017-10-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-10-25): Turbine Engine Compressor · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Spey 506-14A, Spey 555-15, Spey 555-15H and 2 more. Effective Jun 12, 2017 - [AD 2004-24-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-24-05): Split low pressure (LP) compressor case · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Spey 555-15, Spey 555-15H, Spey 555-15N and 1 more. Effective Dec 29, 2004 - [AD 2002-18-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-18-03): Stage 2 LPT Blades · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Spey 506-14A, Spey 555-15, Spey 555-15H and 2 more. Effective Oct 16, 2002 - [AD 2000-23-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-23-11): Disk Drive Arm · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Spey 555-15, Spey 555-15H, Spey 555-15N and 1 more. Effective Dec 20, 2000 - [AD 94-25-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-25-09): High Pressure Compressor Disk · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Spey 506-14, Spey 506-14A, Spey 506-14D and 6 more. Effective Feb 17, 1995 - [AD 94-23-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-23-09): High Pressure Compressor Disks · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Spey 506-14, Spey 506-14A, Spey 506-14D and 6 more. Effective Jan 6, 1995 - [AD 87-18-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-18-07): Primary Airscoop · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Spey 506-14, Spey 506-14A, Spey 506-14D and 8 more. Effective Sep 28, 1987 - [AD 86-11-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-11-03): Stage 12 HPC Disks And Rotor Seals, And LPC Drive Shafts · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Spey 555-15, Spey 555-15H, Spey 555-15N and 1 more. Effective Jun 20, 1986 - [AD 72-20-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-20-07): Fuel Tubes · Rolls-Royce Deutschland Spey 555-15, Spey 555-15H, Spey 555-15N and 1 more. Effective Oct 2, 1972 ## Registered aircraft None registered with this engine model now. ## NTSB investigations (1) 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 DCA92MA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA92MA025), Mar 23, 1992: Fokker 28-4000 (N485US), Flushing, NY, destroyed, 27 fatal. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE AIRLINE INDUSTRY AND THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE FLIGHTCREWS WITH PROCEDURES, REQUIREMENTS, AND CRITERIA COMPATIBLE WITH DEPARTURE DELAYS IN CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE… ## FAA accident and incident reports (10) 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 20000307003799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000307003799I), Mar 7, 2000: Fokker F28MK4000 (N496US), Spokane, WA. Number one engine fire warning activated on lcimbout 2 mintues after takeoff. Engine fire and shutdown procedures were followed. The engine fire indication… - [Incident 20000215002869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000215002869I), Feb 15, 2000: Fokker F28MK4000 (N494US), Yakima, WA, Minor damage. En route, cabin crew noticed haze in cabin, crew diverted to ykm, performed precautionary langing. Maintenance determined number two acm had failed. Self… - [Incident 19990924031309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990924031309I), Sep 24, 1999: Fokker F28MK4000 (N487US), Seattle, WA, Minor damage. (-23) Just prior to complete ctop, acft left wing tip struck an improperly parked ground services vehicle. [privacy data omitted] - [Incident 19990112010379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990112010379I), Jan 12, 1999: Fokker F28MK4000 (N498US), Missoula, MT. 1/12/99, 22:56, Aircraft N498US, S/N11181, horizon flight no 2488, outbound from Missoula, MT., the pilot reported that during departure from mso airport the… - [Incident 19960210004639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960210004639I), Feb 10, 1996: Fokker F28MK4000 (N498US), Las Vegas, NV, Minor damage. Narrative: 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… - [Incident 19960117002279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960117002279I), Jan 17, 1996: Fokker F28MK4000 (N498US), Las Vegas, NV, Minor damage. Narrative: incident occurred at approximately 2254Z (1454 PDT). On or slightly after touchdown, the captain noticed a strong vibration. He used rudder and nose… - [Accident 19920322006959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920322006959A), Mar 22, 1992: Fokker F28MK4000 (N485US), New York, NY, Destroyed, 27 fatal. Tried departed iced up lifted early. Stalled into bay off lga. Non slated turbojets poor ops with iced airframe. - [Incident 19900927048579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900927048579I), Sep 27, 1990: Fokker F28MK4000 (N494US), Lexington, KY, Minor damage. Main cabin door warning on departure. Returned and landed safely. - [Incident 19900126007219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900126007219I), Jan 26, 1990: Fokker F28MK4000 (N498US), Syracuse, NY, Minor damage. Encountered severe turbulence during climbout. Descended and made precautionary landing to inspect for damage. - [Incident 19881228065979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881228065979I), Dec 28, 1988: Fokker F28MK4000 (N480AU), Louisville, KY, Minor damage. Gear amber light on. Recycled and diverted. Landed safely. Gear door not fully retracted, dragged on runway. ## Service difficulty reports (261, newest 50) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR CA160128006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160128006), Jan 21, 2016: LIMIT SWITCH. LEAKING. (CAN) FORWARD RT SERVO WITH LIMIT SWITCH. THE ACTUAL ACFT WAS A B3. 1ST SERVO HAD 72.6 HOURS SINCE O/H, FOUND OIL LEAKING OUT OF TOP, LIMIT SWITCH, AFTER MAINTE - [SDR CA051012009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051012009), Oct 2, 2005: SKIN. CRACKED. DURING SERVICE CHECK, 13 INCH CRACK DISCOVERED ON EXTERNAL SKIN OF FWD SERVICE/EMERGENCY DOOR. NO REPLACEMENT DOOR WAS IN STOCK. REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED AS PER S - [SDR CA030106012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030106012), Jan 3, 2003: ECU. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) THE SUBJECT AIRCRAFT HAVE BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT SMOKE DETECTION AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSTALLED, SUPLEMENTAL TYPE CERTIFICATE SA02-134. THE FIRE SUPPR - [SDR CA020725011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020725011), Jul 21, 2002: SQUAT SWITCH. FAILED. (CAN) T/O WAS REJECTED AT APPROX 60/70 KNOTS DUE TO T/O WARNING HORN ASSOCIATED WITH A GPW CAUTION LIGHT AND STICK SHAKER. LT AND RT SQUAT SWITCHES REPLACED. AI - [SDR CA020604009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020604009), Jun 2, 2002: DOOR. SEPARATED. (CAN) LT EMERGENCY EXIT OPENED UPON LANDING INTO YYC. AIRCRAFT SWAPPED. RECTIFICATION THE OVER WING EXIT WAS INSPECTED WITH NO FAULTS FOUND. OVER CENTER SPRINGS - [SDR AUS20020799](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020799), May 26, 2002: CONNECTOR. FAULTY. (AUS) NO2 GENERATOR FEED PLUG SUSPECT DIRTY. - [SDR AUS20020804](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020804), May 16, 2002: ACTUATOR. LEAKING. (AUS) RH MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR AFT ACTUATOR LEAKING INTERNALLY. - [SDR AUS20020798](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020798), May 15, 2002: RELAY. FAULTY. (AUS) FLIGHT CONTROL TAKEOFF WARNING RELAY FAULTY. CONNECTOR LOCATED AT REAR PRESSURE BULKHEAD DIRTY. - [SDR AUS20020805](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020805), May 15, 2002: INDICATOR. OUT OF ADJUST. (AUS) FUEL QUANTITY INDICATOR OUT OF CALIBRATION. - [SDR AUS20020806](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020806), May 14, 2002: BATTERY. OVERHEATED. (AUS) FORWARD BATTERY OVERHEATED. - [SDR AUS20020800](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020800), May 10, 2002: BATTERY. OVERHEATED. (AUS) FORWARD BATTERY OVERHEATED. - [SDR AUS20020803](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020803), May 6, 2002: SEQUENCE VALVE. MALFUNCTIONED. (AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR RETRACTION SYSTEM FAULTY. NLG SEQUENCE VALVE ADJUSTED. NLG DOOR SELECTOR VALVE AND NLG DOOR ACTUATOR RESTRICTOR REPLACED. - [SDR AUS20020802](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020802), May 3, 2002: DOOR. CHAFED. (AUS) RT NOSE LANDING GEAR DOOR RUBBING ON RT NOSE WHEEL. LT NOSE WHEEL RUBBING ON WHEEL CUTOUT. NOSE WHEEL CENTERING OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. - [SDR AUS20020801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020801), May 2, 2002: DOWNLOCK. CONTAMINATED. (AUS) LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK SWITCH AND DOOR UPLOCK SWITCH CONTAMINATEDWITH DIRT AND GREASE. - [SDR AUS20020570](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020570), Apr 23, 2002: BATTERY. OVERTEMP. (AUS) MAIN BATTERY OVERTEMPERATURE. - [SDR AUS20020569](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020569), Apr 18, 2002: CONTROLLER. FAULTY. (AUS) CABIN PRESSURE CONTROLLER FAULTY. - [SDR AUS20020567](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020567), Apr 7, 2002: BATTERY. OVERTEMP. (AUS) AFT MAIN BATTERY OVERTEMPERATURE. - [SDR AUS20020568](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020568), Apr 7, 2002: BATTERY. OVERTEMP. (AUS) BATTERY OVERTEMPERATURE. - [SDR AUS20020566](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020566), Mar 19, 2002: BATTERY. OVERTEMP. (AUS) MAIN BATTERY OVERTEMPERATURE. - [SDR AUS20020588](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020588), Mar 18, 2002: SWITCH. FAULTY. (AUS) STABILISER CONTROL SWITCH FAULTY. - [SDR AUS20020585](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020585), Mar 6, 2002: BLADE. DAMAGED. (AUS) NR 1 ENGINE HPC BLADE TRAILING EDGE DAMAGED. - [SDR AUS20020576](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020576), Feb 25, 2002: A/C PACK. FAILED. (AUS) NR 2 AIR CONDITIONING PACK FAILED. INVESTIGATION COULD FIND NO FAULT. - [SDR AUS20020575](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020575), Feb 16, 2002: ACTUATOR. FAULTY. (AUS) RH MAIN LANDING GEAR FAULTY. INVESTIGATION FOUND RH MAIN LANDINGGEAR ACTUATOR SLOW TO RETRACT. - [SDR AUS20020541](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020541), Feb 6, 2002: ACTUATOR. FAULTY. (AUS) RH MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK ACTUATOR FAULTY. - [SDR AUS20020539](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020539), Feb 5, 2002: FITTING. LEAKING. (AUS) NO1 ENGINE CONSTANT SPEED DRIVE (CSD) OIL PRESSURE FITTINGLEAKING. - [SDR AUS20020540](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020540), Feb 4, 2002: SWITCH. FAULTY. (AUS) HYDRAULIC TEMPERATURE SWITCH FAULTY. - [SDR AUS20020538](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020538), Feb 3, 2002: DIODE. FAULTY. (AUS) LANDING GEAR RETRACTION SYSTEM DIODE FAULTY. - [SDR AUS20020536](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020536), Jan 31, 2002: BATTERY. OVERTEMP. (AUS) FORWARD BATTERY OVERTEMPERATURE. - [SDR AUS20020175](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020175), Jan 27, 2002: UPLOCK. FAULTY. (AUS) RH MAIN LANDING GEAR UPLOCK LATCH FAULTY. - [SDR AUS20020176](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020176), Jan 26, 2002: ACCESSORY UNIT. FAULTY. (AUS) AUDIO ACCESSORY UNIT FAULTY. - [SDR AUS20020177](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020177), Jan 22, 2002: BATTERY. OVERHEATED. (AUS) AFT BATTERY OVERHEATED. AFT BATTERY OVERHEAT MILLIAMPMETER NOTOPERATING DUE TO A PART OF THE BROKEN PERSPEX COVER WEDGED INSIDE THE INDICATOR. - [SDR AUS20020180](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020180), Jan 16, 2002: BATTERY. OVERHEATED. (AUS) AFT BATTERY OVERTEMPERATURE. - [SDR AUS20020184](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020184), Jan 15, 2002: SENSOR. FAULTY. (AUS) NO2 CONSTANT SPEED DRIVE TEMPERATURE SENSOR FAULTY. - [SDR AUS20020185](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020185), Jan 15, 2002: TUBE. LEAKING. (AUS) PNEUMATIC TUBE LEAKING FROM DOWNSTREAM PRESSURE TAPPING. - [SDR AUS20020179](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020179), Jan 7, 2002: SWITCH. OUT OF ADJUST. (AUS) RT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR FORWARD UPLOCK SWITCH OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. - [SDR AUS20020186](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020186), Jan 1, 2002: BATTERY. OVERHEATED. (AUS) FORWARD BATTERY OVERHEATED. - [SDR AUS20011448](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011448), Dec 9, 2001: REGULATOR. FAULTY. (AUS) PASSENGER OXYGEN BOTTLE EMPTY. INVESTIGATION FOUND A FAULTY REGULATOR. - [SDR AUS20011434](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011434), Nov 29, 2001: OIL TANK. LEAKING. (AUS) APU OIL TANK LEAKING. - [SDR AUS20011352](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011352), Nov 28, 2001: LANDING GEAR. OUT OF ADJUST. (AUS) MAIN LANDING GEAR SUSPECT OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. - [SDR AUS20011353](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011353), Nov 26, 2001: ACTUATOR. FAULTY. (AUS) RT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR NOT FULLY RETRACTING DUE TO A FAULTY REAR DOOR ACTUATOR. - [SDR AUS20011354](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011354), Nov 19, 2001: UPLOCK. OUT OF ADJUST. (AUS) LT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR UPLOCK SUSPECT OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. - [SDR AUS20011396](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011396), Nov 16, 2001: ACTUATOR. FAULTY. (AUS) STABILISER ACTUATOR SUSPECT FAULTY. - [SDR AUS20011395](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011395), Nov 13, 2001: ACTUATOR. FAILED. (AUS) STABILISER ACTUATOR FAILED. - [SDR AUS20011398](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011398), Nov 13, 2001: WARNING SYSTEM. FAULTY. (AUS) RT MAIN LANDING GEAR LIGHT REMAINED ON AFTER GEAR RETRACTION. INVESTIGATION COULD FIND NO POSITIVE CAUSE OF DEFECT. - [SDR AUS20011356](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011356), Nov 10, 2001: SWITCH. STUCK. (AUS) HORIZONTAL STABILISER MICROSWITCH STICKING. - [SDR AUS20011424](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011424), Nov 10, 2001: SWITCH. STICKING. (AUS) HORIZONTAL STABILISER SWITCH STICKING. - [SDR AUS20011355](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011355), Nov 8, 2001: SWITCH. STUCK. (AUS) STABILIZER TRIM WARNING. SUSPECT STICKING MICROSWITCH. - [SDR AUS20011397](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011397), Nov 6, 2001: FIRE DETECTOR. MALFUNCTIONED. (AUS) NR 1 ENGINE FIRE WARNING ON STARTUP. FIRE BOTTLES ACTIVATED. INSPECTION COULD FIND NO EVIDENCE OF FIRE. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE ENGINE INNER COWLING FIRE - [SDR AUS20011422](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011422), Oct 28, 2001: CONNECTOR. SHORTED. (AUS) NR 1 ENGINE FIRE WARNING PANEL TEST SWITCH CONNECTION SHORT CIRCUITING. FALSE FIRE WARNING RESULTED IN OPERATION OF THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER. - [SDR AUS20011423](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011423), Oct 23, 2001: LEVER. OBSTRUCTED. (AUS) LANDING GEAR LEVER OBSTRUCTED. All 261: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-spey-555-15/reports.md ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (1) 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 SE748EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE748EA): Installation of GLA ignition exciter. General Laboratory Association Inc ## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (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. - [383496-2](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID161568686220241024194243.0001): Starter. Honeywell International Inc. · PMA PQ1222NM · Replaces L922559 · Mar 28, 2023 - [383392-2-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID152706668920241024194243.0001): Pneumatic Starter. Honeywell International Inc. · PMA PQ1222NM · Replaces 383392-2-1 · Mar 28, 2023 - [383496-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID113077720920241024194243.0001): Starter. Honeywell International Inc. · PMA PQ1222NM · Replaces 383496-1 · Mar 28, 2023 - [1079-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2848AD6C96404FEE8525703B004FF3DB.0001): Sleeve Locating, LP Turbine. Air Concepts International · Replaces Rolls-Royce Limited EU.49442. · Dec 30, 1998 - [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 - [YW-90](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F354CDDDCBB790E88525703F004DD3D6.0001): Champion Spark Igniter. Champion Aerospace LLC · Replaces Rolls-Royce Spey L912017 · Oct 21, 1997 - [VB3402](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C443B12143532929852570500056B903.0001): Chip Collector. Vickers Inc, Systems Monitoring Div · Oct 13, 1997 - [383392-2-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8EFADEBC944D78C6852570440054EFEB.0001): Pneumatic Starter. Honeywell International Inc · Replaces Rolls-Royce 383392-2-1 · Nov 2, 1995 - [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 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.