# TCDS E-294: Rolls-Royce Limited

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Current
- Holder: Rolls-Royce Limited
- Revision: 6
- Revised: March 22, 2007
- Product: Engine
- Certification basis: CAR 10
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/3e/b5/3eb5bb1e1afd073e07f9dffe1e757ffdaeab549702612336a153b656aea4bbb4
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B39961B07CAA29678625767800720F81.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-294

## Models (1)

As the data sheet lists them.

- Gipsy Queen 30 MK.2

## What the data sheet says

From the PDF's text layer, line by line; tables lose their columns. The PDF is the record.

```text
FEDERAL AVIATION AGENCY 
 
E-294 
Revision 6 
ROLLS-ROYCE Ltd. 
(Small Eng. Div.) 
Gipsy Queen 
30 MK.2 
 
March 22, 2007 
 
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. E-294
 
Engines of models described herein conforming with this data sheet (which is a part of type certificate No. 294) and 
other approved data on file with the Federal Aviation Agency, meet the minimum standards for use in certificated 
aircraft in accordance with pertinent aircraft data sheets and applicable portions of the Civil Air Regulations provided 
they are installed, operated and maintained as prescribed by the approved manufacturer's manuals and other approved 
instructions. 
 
Type Certificate Holder Rolls-Royce Ltd., (Small Engine Division) 
 Leavesden, Hertfordshire, England 
 
Model                                  Gipsy Queen 30 MK.2 
Type                                    6LIA   
Rating  
Maximum continuous, hp., r.p.m., full throttle, at  
    Sea level pressure alt. 
250-2500 
Takeoff, hp., r.p.m., full throttle, at:   
    Sea level pressure alt. 
250-2500 
Fuel (Min. grade aviation gasoline) 91/96 
Lubricating oil D. Eng. R.D. 2472 A/O. B/O 
 DED. 2479/O, de Havilland 
 D.H.E. 227 or Canadian Gov. 
 Spec. Brand 3-GP-55A 
Bore and stroke, in. 4.725 x 5.905 
Displacement, cu. in. 621.0 
Compression ratio 6.5:1 
Weight (dry), lb. 530 
C.G. location (dry)  
Aft of front mounting trunnion, in. 13.95 
Below crankshaft C.L., in. 6.20 
Propeller shaft S.B.A.C. No. 2 
Carburetion Hobson AI.55E/3 
Ignition, Dual B.T.H. CGD.1 
Timing, °BTC 32 
Spark plugs KLG. RC5/4 or RC.9/2R 
 Lodge RS5/7R or RS.9/1R 
 Champion REL37B (Note 4) 
Lubrication Dry Sump 
NOTES 1,2,3 
 
Certification basis CAR 10.  Type Certificate No. 294 issued June 18, 1957; reissued to Bristol Siddeley 
October 25, 1962.  Date of Application for Type Certificate November 9, 1955. 
 
The aviation authority  for the United Kingdom, the UK Civil Aviation Authority  (CAA), originally type certificated 
this engine.  The FAA validated this product under U.S. Ty pe Ce rtificate Number E-294. Effective September 28, 
2003, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) began oversight of this product on behalf of the UK. 
Page No. 1 2 
Rev. No. 6 6

E-294 2  
Import Requirements To be considered eligible for installation on U.S. registered aircraft, each new 
engine to be exported to the United States with UK CAA or EASA airworthiness approval shall have a Joint Aviation 
Authorities (JAA) or EASA Form 1, Authorized Release Certificate.  The JAA or EASA Form 1 should state that the 
engine conforms to the type design approved under the U.S. Type Certificate E-294, is in a condition for safe operation 
and has undergone a final operational check. 
 
NOTE 1. Maximum permissible temperatures are as follows: 
  Cylinder Head (Shoe type thermocouple, Weston type 11.A) 
 
 
With oils: 
 
 
DED, 2479/0
D.Eng. RD.2472 A/O 
D.Eng. RD.2472 B/O 
D.H.E.227
Maximum Takeoff °C °F °C °F 
(Normal limit 5 min.) 260 500 280 536 
(Emergency limit 15 min.) 260 500 280 536 
Maximum Continuous 240 464 260 500 
Maximum with Weak Mixture 240 464 260 500 
 
  Oil Inlet: 
 
With oils: 
D.E.E.
2479/0
D.Eng.RD. 
2472 A/0
D.Eng.RD. 
2472 B/0
D.H.E. 
227
Maximum Takeoff °C °F °C °F °C °F °C °F 
(Normal limit 5 min.) 75 167 90 195 100 212 105 220 
(Emergency limit 15 min.) 75 167 90 195 100 212 105 220 
Maximum Continuous 65 149 80 176 90 195 95 204 
Maximum with Weak Mixture 65 149 80 176 90 195 95 204 
 
NOTE 2. Fuel pressure to carburetor:  Mi nimum 2.6 p.s.i.  Maximum 4.0 p.s.i. 
 Oil pressure: Normal (at Ma ximum Continuous) 40/45 p.s.i. 
   Minimum in flight 30 p.s.i. 
 
NOTE 3. The following accessory drive positions are available: 
  
 
*Direction of
 Maximum  
Torque 
(in. -lb.)
Maximum 
Overhang 
Moment
Accessory  Rotation ** Speed Cont. Static (in. - lb.)
Starter CC 1:1 - 4200 68 
Generator CC 2.4:1 76 675 64 
Fuel Pump CC 0.687:1 9 420 4 
Vacuum Pump CC 1.65:1 35 540 21 
Compressor C 0.59:1 84 910 8 
Tachometer CC 0.25:1 1/4 700 1/2  
Constant Speed      
Unit CC 1:1 50 1380 21 
 *C - Clockwise, CC - Counter Clockwise, facing engine pad. 
 **Speed - times crankshaft r.p.m. 
 
NOTE 4. To accommodate British thread size on igniti on harness, special conversion elbow and grommet 
(Cooperative Industries Inc. Part Nos. 54190 and 7269, respectively, with Champion sleeve Part No. 
AS681, or equivalents, as required to accomplish thread conversion for use of Champion type REL 37B 
spark plugs.) 
 
NOTE 5.    Each of the documents listed below must state that it is approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency 
(EASA) or, for approvals made before September 28, 2003 by the United Kingdom Civil Aviation 
Authority.  Any such documents including those approved under a delegated authority, are accepted by the 
FAA and are considered FAA approved.  
 • Service bulletins,  
 • Structural repair manuals,  
 • Vendor manuals,  
 • Aircraft flight manuals, and  
 • Overhaul and maintenance manuals.  
 • Technical Variances 
These approvals pertain to the type design only. 
 
    .....END.....
```

## ADs (1, in force first)

- [AD 66-03-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-03-01): Crankshaft · Rolls-Royce Gipsy Queen 30 MK.2. Effective Jan 28, 1966

## STCs approved under this data sheet (8)

- [STC SE04651CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04651CH): To allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SE01966WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01966WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft engines. General Aviation Modifications Inc.
- [STC SE8776SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8776SW): Installation of coated cylinders and piston rings.. Continental Motors, Inc.
- [STC SE464SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE464SW): Installation of AC SR47P spark plugs.. Signature Flight Support Corporation
- [STC SE3PC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE3PC): Installation of AC type LA47 spark plugs. Hawaiian Air Tour Svc
- [STC SE24WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE24WE): Bendix ignition system and AC SR-47P spark plugs.. Schachle Charles
- [STC SE36WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE36WE): Change from present partial chrome to full length chrome on cylinder walls.. Apache Airlines Inc
- [STC SE9WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE9WE): Bendix S6LN-201 (L.H.) and S6LN-205 (R.H.) magnetos, Bendix10-87999-1 vibrator for engine starting, and AC SR47P spark plugs.. Fleetair

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