# TCDS E-307: Rolls-Royce Limited

- Type: Type certificate data sheet
- Status: Historical, Historical
- Holder: Rolls-Royce Limited
- Revision: 15
- Revised: April 6, 2011
- Product: Engine
- Certification basis: Part 33, CAR 10
- Registered aircraft: 4, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs)
- Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/27/5c/275ceca4e7b88be11822ded7ac00ca3d570b0e70ac2a0e38563dded7c593d50f
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/70A6F69EDC19DE2B86257872005F5F58.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-307

## Models (9)

As the data sheet lists them.

- Avon 527
- Avon 526
- Avon 533R-11A
- Avon 525B
- Avon 532R-B
- Avon 533R
- Avon 524B
- Avon 531
- Avon 522

## What the data sheet says

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

```text
Page No. 1 2 3 4 5 
Rev. No. 14 14 14 14 14 
Reformatted 1/94 
 
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 
 
E-307 
Revision 15 
Rolls-Royce, Ltd. 
Avon 
522 
524B 
525B 
526 
527 
531 
532R-B 
533R 
533R-11A 
 
April 6, 2011 
 
NOTE 11.  This type certificate is cancelled effective April 6, 2011 and is not valid for aircraft manufactured after this date.  
This cancellation also invalidates, and precludes issuance of, any U.S. Certificates of Airworthiness. 
 
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. E-307-14 
 
Engine of models described herein conforming with this data sheet (which is part of Type Certificate No. E-307) and other approved data on 
file with the Federal Aviation Administration meet the minimum standards for use in certificated aircraft in accordance with pertinent aircraft 
data sheets and applicable portions of the Federal Aviation Regulations provided they are installed, operated, and maintained as prescribed by 
the approved manufacturer's manuals and other approved instructions. 
 
Manufacturer: Rolls-Royce, Ltd. 
 Derby, England 
 
Model   Avon 522 524B 525B 526 527 
Type    Turbojet 16 stage axial  
   compressor  - - - - - - - - 
 3 stage turbine - - - - - - - - 
 Turbo-annular  
   combustion - - - - - - - - 
   with eight flame tubes 
 
Ratings 
  Max. continuous static thrust, lb., 
    and rpm at sea level 9125 at 7650 8765 at 7600 - - 9125 at 7650 9500 at 7750 
  Takeoff (5 min.) static thrust,  
    lb., and rpm at sea level 10500 at 8050 10250 at 8050 - - 10500 at 8050 11400 at 8050 
  Max. reverse thrust (1 min.), rpm     — 8050 - - — — 
 
Fuel Control Lucas RTC Lucas RTC  - - Lucas RTC  Lucas RTC 102 
 32/33AJ control 25/26AJ control  32/33AJ control  control with  
 with Lucas with Lucas  w ith Lucas pump  Lucas GDS  
 pump GDS 2/2B pump GDS 1/1A  pump GDS 2/28 6/28 
 
Fuel See NOTE 9 - - - - - -  - - 
 
Oil See NOTE 10 - - - - - -  - -

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Principal Dimensions 522 524B 525B 526 527  
  Length, in. (from front of nose  
    cone to rear of exhaust unit) 125.975 - - - - - - - - 
  Diameter, in. (max.) (see  
    installation dwg. 47.5 (approx.) - - - - - - - - 
  C.G. location, in: 
    Rearward of front 
    suspension C/L 21.8 21.5 - - 21.8 22.0 
 
Weight  (dry (including fuel system  
  oil tank, igniters, bleed valves and  
  fittings) lb. 3328 3343 3383 3328 3347 
 
Ignition Systems Igniters LR.103 or Igniters LR.103 or - - Igniters LR.103 or Igniters LR.103 or  
 LR.741 and high LR.741 and high   LR.741 and high LR.741 and high 
 energy boxes BTH energy igniter  energy boxes BTH energy boxes BTH 
 C10/TS/3 or boxes BTH C10/TS/3  C 10/TS/3 or Rotax C10/TS/3 or Rotax 
 Rotax NB.25/2 or Champion FH E176 NB.25/2 NB.25/2; or  
  (Rolls-Royce   Champion FHE176 
  P/N CR103)   (Rolls-Royce  
     P/N CR103) 
 
NOTES 1 to 10 - - - - - - - - 
 
 
Model Avon 531 532R-B 533R 533R-11A 
Type Turbojet 17 stage axial compressor - - - - - - 
  3 stage turbine - - - - - - 
  Turbo-annular combustion 
    with eight flame tubes - - - - - - 
      
Ratings 
  Max. continuous static thrust, lb.,  
    and rpm at sea level  10820 at 7900 10710 at 7950 - - 11070 at 7900 
  Takeoff (5 min.) static thrust, lb., 
    and rpm at sea level  12200 at 8050 12080 at 8050 12600 at 8150 13000 at 8150 
  Max. reverse thrust (1 min.), rpm — 8150 - - - - 
 
Fuel Control  Lucas RTC 102  Lucas RTC 121 - - - - 
  control with Lucas control with Lucas  
  pump GDS 6/2B pump GDS 102 
 
Fuel  See NOTE 9 - - - -   - - 
Oil  See NOTE 10 - - - -  - - 
 
Principal Dimensions: 
  Length, in. (from front of nose  
    cone to rear of exhaust unit) 134.000 - - - -  - - 
  Diameter, in. (max.) (See  
    installation dwg.)  47.5 (approx.) - - - -  - - 
  C.G. location, in: 
    Rearward of front  
    suspension C/L  19.4 19.25 - -  - - 
 
Weight (dry) (including fuel  
  system oil tank, ingniters, bleed  
  valves, and fitting), lb.  3488 3478 - -  - -

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  531 532R-B 533R 533R-11A  
  
Ignition System  Igniters LR.103  Igniters LR.103C - -  - -  
  with high energy with high energy  
  C10/TS/3 or Rotax  boxes BTH C10/TS/3 
  NB.25/2 or Champion or Rotax NB.25/2 
  FHE176 (Rolls-Royce  or Champion  FHE 176 
  P/N CR103) (Rolls Royce P/N CR103) 
 
NOTES  1 to 10 - - - - - - 
 
  "- -"  indicates "same as previous model" 
  "—"  indicates "not applicable" 
 
Certification Basis  CAR 10, Engine Type Certificat e No. 307 issued September 17, 1958. 
  Date of Application for Type Certificate - March 5, 1956. 
 
Import Requirements  Each individually imported engine must be accompanied by a Rolls-Royce, Ltd./CAA approved  
  "Inspection and Test Certificate" signed by a person authorized by the CAA and containing the  
  following statement:  "The engine covered by this  certificate conforms to Type Certificate E-307 and 
  is in condition for safe operation and has been s ubjected by the manufacturer to a final operational  
 check." 
 
 
NOTE 1.  Maximum permissible  
  temperatures:  522, 526 524B, 525B 527 531 
 
  Turbine gas temperatures: 
    Takeoff  1157°F (625) - - 1247°F (675°C) 1220°F (670°C) 
    Maximum continuous  1067°F (575°C) 1058°F (570°C) 1076°F (580°C) 1103°F (595°C) 
    Maximum transient starts 1292°F (700°C) - - - - - - 
    Maximum reverse  — 1157°F (625°C) — — 
 
  Oil inlet temperature:  -40°F to + 103°F - - - - - - 
  (-40°C to +95°C) 
 
    Maximum 15 min.  212°F (100°C) - - - - - - 
 
    Maximum fuel temperature 149°F (65°C) - - - - - - 
 
  532R-B 533R 533R-11A  
  Turbine gas temperatures: 
 
    Takeoff  1238°F (670°C) 1283°F (695°C 1292°F (700°C) 
    Maximum continuous  1103°F (595°C) - - - - 
    Maximum transient starts 1292°F (700°C) - - - - 
    Maximum reverse — — — 
 
  Oil inlet temperature: -40°F to +203°F - - - - 
  (-40°C to +95°C) 
    Maximum 15 min. 212°F (100°C) - - - - 
 
    Maximum fuel temperature 149°F (65°C) - - - - 
 
(Actual operating exhaust gas temperatures will vary to meet environmental operating conditions in accordance with the manufacturer's 
approved instructions.)

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NOTE 2.  Fuel and oil pressure limits: 
 
  Fuel supply at engine inlet:  In accordance with HK 23372 iss. 5. 
 
  Oil pressure:  All models - 30 to 45 p.s.i.g. with 20 p.s.i.g. minimum in flight. 
 
 
NOTE 3.  The ratings are based on standard conditions with no air bleed or accessory power drive, 60°F and 29.92" Hg. pw/po = .01 and with 
turbine outlet gas temperature within limits.  Engine to be fitted as follows: 
 
 522, 526 524B, 525B 527 531 532R-B 533R 533R-11A 
        
Intake Flare J 58900 - - - - J 86958 J58900 J 86958 - - 
Jet Pipe J 68956 - - - - - - - - - - - - 
Final Nozzle J 68973-L J 69873-G J 84355 J 84355-A - - J 84355-B J 84355-C 
Equiv. Diams. (in.) 21.15 21.285 20.65/21.15 21.165/21. 68 - - 21.08/21.68 20.93/21.535 
 
The thrusts quoted for the 532R-B, 533R, and 533R-11A are for the engine and thrust reverser combination. 
 
NOTE 4.  The following accessory drive provisions are incorporated: 
 
    (2) (3) Weak  
   Speed Cont. Inst. Link, Maximum 
  Rotation Ratio to Torque Torque Eng. or Overhang 
Drive Type  (1) Turbine (lb.-i n.) (lb.-in.) Access. (in.-lb.) 
 
a)  Avon 524B, 535B       
  Elec. Starter Rotax C6811 C 6 264 816 ACC 56 x 6 = 336 
  Alternator (4) BTH LA.3016 C 1.3099 138.5 Max 2388 ENG Not overhung 
    369.0 Idling   (80 x 8 = 640) 
  Governor Pump Plessey GP . 078C C .58 33 330 ACC 3.5 x 1.5 = 5.25 
  Fuel Pump Lucas GDS.1/1A CC .454 476 (5) ENG 43.5 x 5.5 = 240 
  Hyd. Pump Lockheed MK.9 TF CC .4935 144 384 ENG 8 x 2.4 = 19.2 
  Hyd. Pump (6) MK.8 TF CC .4935 288 768 ENG 16 x 3.5 = 56 
  Synch Alt. Rotol  S.N.A.11 CC .681 3.7 Max 389 ENG 4.8 x 2.25 = 11 
  Tachometer Smiths RN.106.KP CC .5013 0.25 450 ENG 2.8 x 2 = 5.6 
        
b)  Avon 522, 526, 527, 531, 532R-B, 533R, 533R-11A     
  Gearbox Drive Rotol GD.9/85 C .6 966 655 Max 3852 ENG  
    909 Idling    
  Elec. Starter Rotax C.6811 C 6 264 816 ACC 56 x 6 = 336 
  Alternator (4) Auxilee C 1.3099 159 Max. 1289 ENG Not overhung 
    308 Idling   (46 x 7.5 = 345) 
  Governor Pump Plessey GP . 073C C .58 33 330 ACC 3.5 x 1.5 = 5.25 
  Fuel Pump Lucas GDS.2/2B CC .454 476 310 ENG 38.25 x 5.5 = 205 
 GDS-102 GDS 6/2B CC .454 476 310 ENG 42.25 x 5.5 = 233 
Synch Alt. Rotol S.N.A.11 C .6729 1.5 220 ENG 4.8 x 2.25 = 11 
Tachometer Laegar 545/681 C . 5018 0.25 450 ENG 2.75 x 2 = 5.5 
 
(1)  "C" - Clockwise, "CC" - Counterclockwise:  facing drive. 
(2)  Continuos torque values are based on takeoff power at sea level. 
(3)  Max. Instantaneous torque of weak link without permanent set. 
(4)  Supported by independent mounting. 
(5)  2550 (when MK. 9 = hyd. pump shear neck fails). 
2000 (when MK. 8 = hyd. pump shear neck fails). 
(6)  Alternatives.  Two each per aircraft.

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NOTE 5. The maximum air blend for aircraft services at maximum continuous r.p.m. is 6% of the no-bleed engine mass flow for 524B  
 and 525B; 9% of the no-bleed mass flow for 522, 526, and 527;  10% of the no-bleed mass flow for 531, 532R-B, 533R, and 533R-
11A. 
 
NOTE 6. This engine meets FAA requirements for icing protection, for adequate turbine disk integrity, for rotor blade containment, and does 
not require external armoring. 
 
NOTE 7. Maximum overspeed limits for 20 seconds are:  8300 r.p.m. for 522, 524B, and 525B; 8350 r.p.m. for 526 and 531; 8400 r.p.m. for 
527 and 533R-11A; and 8450 r.p.m. for 532R-B and 533R.  If these limits are exceeded, the engine shall be overhauled. 
 
NOTE 8. The maximum permissible engine speed for takeoff when operating above sea level or with high ambient air temperature is 8100 
r.p.m. for the 526 and 8150 r.p.m. for the 532R-B.  For the 533R and 533R-11A, the maximum r.p.m. is 8150 under all conditions.  
For all other models, the maximum r.p.m. is 8050. 
 
NOTE 9. The following fuels and additives are eligible for these engines:  (Fuels shall conform to the specifications as listed or to subsequent 
revisions thereof.) 
 
 Aviation Kerosene Specifications  Aviation Wide-Cut Specifications 
  British D Eng. R.D. 2453, 2494, 2498   British D Eng. R.D. 2486, 2454 
  Canadian 3-GP-23C Type I   Canadian 3-GP-22C Type II 
  American MIL-J-5624E Type JP-5   American MIL-J-5624F Grade JP-4 
   A.S.T.M. D.1655-59T Type A or Ty pe A-1   A.S.T.M. D.1655-59T Type B 
   United Airlines UA-1   I.A.T.A. Wide-cut fuel 
  I.A.T.A. Kerosene Type Fuel 
 
 ASTM emergency fuel Specification ES2-74 is alternative speci fication for use on an exception basis where local fuel supplies so 
dictate. 
 
 "TOLAD 245" corrosion inhibitor additive up to a concen tration not exceeding 12 pounds per 35,000 imperial gallons. 
 
NOTE 10.  The following oils are eligible for these engines:  (11.5 U.S. pints integral oil tank) 
 
 Esso/Exxon Turbo Oil 2380 
 Aeroshell Turbine Oil 390 
 Aeroshell Turbine Oil 750 
 Texaco TSATO 15 
 Castrol 98 Turbine Oil 
 Castrol 3C Oil 
 Castrol 325 Oil 
 Turbonycoil 13B 
 Mobil Jet Oil II 
 Chevron Jet Engine Oil 5 
 Caltex RPM Jet Engine Oil 5 
 
 
 
 
....END....
```

## ADs

None name its models.

## Registered aircraft by registry model (OpenAirDocs)

- [Rolls-Royce AVON](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-avon-series): 2 aircraft (registry code 54520)
- [Rolls-Royce AVON-532R](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-avon-532r-series): 2 aircraft (registry code 54517)
- [Bristol Si AVON-522](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bristol-si-avon-522): 0 aircraft (registry code 10185)
- [Bristol Si AVON-524B](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bristol-si-avon-524b): 0 aircraft (registry code 10186)
- [Bristol Si AVON-525B](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bristol-si-avon-525b): 0 aircraft (registry code 10187)
- [Bristol Si AVON-526](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bristol-si-avon-526): 0 aircraft (registry code 10188)
- [Bristol Si AVON-527](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bristol-si-avon-527): 0 aircraft (registry code 10189)
- [Bristol Si AVON-531](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bristol-si-avon-531): 0 aircraft (registry code 10190)
- [Bristol Si AVON-532R-B](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bristol-si-avon-532r-b): 0 aircraft (registry code 10191)
- [Bristol Si AVON-533R](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bristol-si-avon-533r): 0 aircraft (registry code 10192)
- [Bristol Si AVON-533R-11A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bristol-si-avon-533r-11a): 0 aircraft (registry code 10193)
- [Rolls-Royce AVON-522](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-avon-522): 0 aircraft (registry code 54108)
- [Rolls-Royce AVON-524B](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-avon-524b): 0 aircraft (registry code 54109)
- [Rolls-Royce AVON-525B](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-avon-525b): 0 aircraft (registry code 54110)
- [Rolls-Royce AVON-526](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-avon-526): 0 aircraft (registry code 54111)
- [Rolls-Royce AVON-527](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-avon-527): 0 aircraft (registry code 54112)
- [Rolls-Royce AVON-531](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-avon-531): 0 aircraft (registry code 54113)
- [Rolls-Royce AVON-532R-B](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-avon-532r-b): 0 aircraft (registry code 54114)
- [Rolls-Royce AVON-533R](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-avon-533r): 0 aircraft (registry code 54115)
- [Rolls-Royce AVON-533R-11A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-avon-533r-11a): 0 aircraft (registry code 54116)

## STCs approved under this data sheet (1)

- [STC SE748EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE748EA): Installation of GLA ignition exciter.. General Laboratory Association Inc.

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