# Beech 3NM - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1151044 - Manufacturer (registry): BEECH - Model: 3NM - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Reciprocating - Seats: 10 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 153 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A-765](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-765) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Textron Aviation Inc. - Registered aircraft: 11 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-3nm Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023 - [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005 - [AD 81-18-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-18-07): Tricycle Landing Gear · Textron 3N, 3NM, 3TM and 13 more. Effective Sep 10, 1981 - [AD 72-16-02 R3](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-16-02-R3): Volpar Nose Landing Gear Fork · Volpar Mark IV tricycle landing gear (Southwestern Aero Exchange STC SA111WE or 2 others). Effective Apr 16, 1981 - [AD 75-27-09 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-27-09-R2): Wing Structure · Textron 18A, 18D, 18S (Army C-45C) and 27 more. Effective Aug 21, 1980 - [AD 78-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-10-01): Lower Rudder Torque Tube · United Aircraft of Canada Ltd. PT6 series engines (Staggerwing Museum Foundation STC SA1016WE or 2 others). Effective May 17, 1978 - [AD 77-19-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-19-07): Control Column Assembly · Textron 18A, 18D, 18S (Army C-45C) and 27 more. Effective Sep 29, 1977 - [AD 72-25-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-25-06): Nose Gear Extension · Volpar Mark IV tricycle landing gear (Southwestern Aero Exchange STC SA111WE or 2 others). Effective Dec 9, 1972 ## Registered aircraft (11) - [N21FS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21FS): [Plane Fun Inc Tr Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20FUN%20INC%20TR%20TRUSTEE), [Snellville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Snellville), built 1952, S/N CA-138 - [N21PN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21PN): [Dms Leasing Co LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DMS%20LEASING%20CO%20LLC), [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas), S/N CA-181 - [N2382B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2382B): [Reed Hollow Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REED%20HOLLOW%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Franktown, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Franktown), built 1950, S/N CA261 - [N3127B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3127B): [Federal Aerial Applicators LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FEDERAL%20AERIAL%20APPLICATORS%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1952, S/N CA-253 - [N3647](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3647): [Dakota Territory Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAKOTA%20TERRITORY%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Minot, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Minot), built 1952, S/N CA-262 - [N476PA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N476PA): [Silver Wings Flying Company LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SILVER%20WINGS%20FLYING%20COMPANY%20LLC), [Olympia, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Olympia), S/N CA-265 - [N6134](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6134): [Brown Garry M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20GARRY%20M), [Riverside, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Riverside), built 1952, S/N CA-274 - [N6675](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6675): [Tarrington Thomas A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TARRINGTON%20THOMAS%20A), [Mt Clemens, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Mt%20Clemens), built 1952, S/N CA-256, Registration revoked - [N7185](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7185): [Continental Title Trust LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONTINENTAL%20TITLE%20TRUST%20LLC), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), S/N CA-104 - [N9539](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9539): [Jones James M Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20JAMES%20M%20JR), [Monroe, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Monroe), built 1952, S/N CA241 - [N9540](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9540): [Hardin Donald R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARDIN%20DONALD%20R), [Saint Helena, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Saint%20Helena), built 1952, S/N CA-244 ## STCs approved for it (126, first 50) - [STC SA00189DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00189DE): Installation of Oilamatic Preoiler system. Oilamatic Inc - [STC SA00243BO (4 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00243BO%20(4%20OF%205)): Installation of Centurion Consulting, Inc. GPS Steering Assist Module (SAM) with roll steering (p/n 0025-5100), or without roll steering (p/n 0025-5200).. Icarus Avionics, LLC - [STC SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00344BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA00352BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00382BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00382BO): Installation of Globalstar Antenna and Cradle provisions to support a Globalstar GPS-1700 in non-composite airplanes. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA00432SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00432SE): Installation of EGT 701 series fuel flow instrument.. J P Instruments - [STC SA00749AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00749AT): Modification of flush type fuel caps for installation of a locking cylinder and keeper. (1964 and subsequent). Aero Trim, Inc - [STC SA00861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00861SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) fuel flow indicating system. J P Instruments - [STC SA01229SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01229SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of GNS 480 (CNX80) GPS WAAS Navigator with integrated VHF Navigation and Communication radios. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01240SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01240SE): Installation of secondary voltage indication system. Visual Instruments LLC - [STC SA01473SE (5 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01473SE%20(5%20OF%205)): Installation of a GTX 32 (mode C), GTX 33 (mode S), or GTX 33D (mode S with diversity) Remote Transponde. Garmin AT Inc. - [STC SA01487SE (4 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01487SE%20(4%20OF%205)): Installation of a GDL 69 or GDL 69A XM Satellite Receiver in accordance with Garmin Supplemental Type Certificate Master Data List, P/N 005-C0217-00, Revision A, dated December 20, 2004, or later FAA approved revision.. Garmin AT Inc. - [STC SA01487SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01487SE-D): Installation of a GDL 69 or GDL 69A XM Satellite Receiver. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01692SE (PAGE 2 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01692SE%20%20(PAGE%202%20OF%202)): Installation of a Garmin GMX 200 Multi-Function Display. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01695SE (5 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01695SE%20(5%20OF%205)): Installation of an antenna. Garmin AT Inc. - [STC SA01714WI (2 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI%20(2%20OF%202)): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems.. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01933LA-D (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D%20(1%20OF%202)): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01933LA-D PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01933LA-D%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin Model 400W / 500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01967WI (3 OF3)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI%20(3%20OF3)): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc. - [STC SA02016SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02016SE-D): Installation of Garmin GTS 800, GTS 820 or GTS 850 Traffic System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02019SE-D (1 OF 3)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D%20(1%20OF%203)): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA02019SE-D (3 OF 3)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D%20(3%20OF%203)): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line.. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA02119SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02119SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B UAT Transceiver System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02153LA-D PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA02192NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02192NY): Interior configuration modification.. Aerotech Industries - [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC - [STC SA02217AK (5 OF 5](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02217AK%20(5%20OF%205): Installation of Garmin AT Model GDL90 UAT Data Link System, in accordance with Garmin AT, Inc., GDL 90 UAT Master Data List, P/N 560-0278-01, Revision A, dated November 12, 2004, or later FAA approved revision.. Garmin AT Inc. - [STC SA02254AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02254AK): Installation of "Single Screen", "2 or 3 Screen", "Dual Screen", or "4 or 6 screen". Genesys Aerosystems Inc. - [STC SA02265SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02265SE): Installation of a camera housing. Airborne Sensor LLC - [STC SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley - [STC SA02430SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02430SE): Fabrication and installation of a camera housing. Airborne Sensor LLC - [STC SA02442AK PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02442AK%20PAGE%201): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 2000/2500 ADS-B system. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC - [STC SA02503AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02503AK): Installation of AMSAFE State of the Art Restraint System (SOARS) inflatable restraints. AMSAFE Inc. - [STC SA02532AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02532AT): Installation of subject Michelin tires on appropriate aircraft. For Michelin 5, 6, 8, and 10-inch rim diameter tires on General Aviation Aircraft.. Michelin North America Inc. - [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA02658SE (2 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE%20(2%20OF%202)): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc. - [STC SA02717NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02717NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of VoiceFlight Systems LLC VFS101 Speech Recognition Module. VoiceFlight Systems LLC - [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc. - [STC SA02825NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc. - [STC SA02930NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02930NY): Installation of Insight Instrument Corporation Graphic Engine Monitor (GEM 610C) models G3, G2, and G1 and 1200C model G4 as primary Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT), Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT), and Turbine Inlet Temperature (TIT) Instruments. Insight Instrument Corporation - [STC SA03148NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03148NY): The installation of the Latitude Technologies Corporation S100 Tracking System. Latitude Technologies Corporation - [STC SA04046CH PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%201): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc. - [STC SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA04776NY (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY%20(1%20OF%202)): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc. All 126: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-3nm/stcs.md ## NTSB investigations (16) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB WPR12LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA201), May 12, 2012: Beech 3NM (N9540), Pope Valley, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of power in one engine during takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing in a vineyard. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined from the available evidence. - [NTSB LAX03FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA111), Mar 11, 2003: Beech 3NM (N14437), Anza, CA, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: the failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed resulting in a stall and loss of control. - [NTSB SEA91LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA031), Dec 9, 1990: Beech 3NM (N9159B), Bozeman, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE RIGHT ENGINE MASTER ROD. - [NTSB FTW86LRG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRG13), Feb 20, 1986: Robinson R-22 (N9062Z), Austin, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC85LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA006), Oct 16, 1984: Beech 3NM (N9540), Selawik, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL82FKJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FKJ05), Nov 2, 1981: Beech 3NM (N16139), Ohatchee, AL, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI82FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA001), Oct 4, 1981: Beech D-18S (N6675), Fraser, MI, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB MIA81IA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81IA110), Aug 31, 1981: Beech 3NM (N9539), Jacksonville, FL, incident, minor damage - [NTSB LAX81FJA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FJA01), Oct 1, 1980: Beech 3NM (N6620), Hilo, HI, substantial damage - [NTSB IAD79AA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79AA034), Feb 24, 1979: Beech 3NM (N12VT), Memphis, TN, destroyed - [NTSB CHI78FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FA067), Sep 13, 1978: Beech 18T (N12VT), Chicago, IL, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC78FFJ21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FFJ21), May 23, 1978: Beech 3NM (N3127B), Syracuse, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA78FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FA040), Feb 11, 1978: Beech D18S (N80FA), Clewiston, FL, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB LAX77DUJ17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77DUJ17), Oct 26, 1976: Beech D18S (N14437), Yucca, AZ, no damage - [NTSB OAK72DVW28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72DVW28), Apr 17, 1972: Beech 3NM (N16144), Coso Junctn, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI72AC072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72AC072), Mar 15, 1972: Beech 3NM (N6133), Brook Park, OH, destroyed, 1 fatal ## FAA accident and incident reports (21) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20120512009269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120512009269A), May 12, 2012: Beech 3NM (N9540), Pope Valley, CA, Substantial damage. During the take off roll, after rotation and a few feet above the ground, pilot lost power on right engine which was confirmed by mechanic sitting in right… - [Accident 20030310002919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030310002919A), Mar 10, 2003: Beech 3NM (N14437), Anza, CA, Destroyed, 3 fatal. (.19) On March 10, 2003, at 1606 pacific standard time, a Beech 3NM, N14437, collided with terrain during the approach to landing at lake riverside airport… - [Incident 19960310033619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960310033619I), Mar 10, 1996: Beech 3NM (N3647), Tucson, AZ, Minor damage. Narrative: on March 10, 1996, at about 1730 MST, a Beech BE-18, N3647, operated by mark a rebholz, landed gear-up at Tucson International Airport, Tucson,… - [Incident 19911207059119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911207059119I), Dec 7, 1991: Beech 3NM (N6671), Springdale, AR, Minor damage. Main gear collapsed on landing. Had electrical problems. Pilot did not handcrank gear to full extended position. - [Accident 19901209059319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901209059319A), Dec 9, 1990: Beech 3NM (N9159B), Bozeman, MT, Substantial damage. Crankshaft master rod failed. Sudden engine stoppage failed shaft at prop hub. Prop assembly hit nose of aircraft. - [Incident 19880817054989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880817054989I), Aug 17, 1988: Beech 3NM (N9540), Kenai, AK, Minor damage. Tail gear collapsed on rollout. Found tail gear retract chain had broken. Aircraft flown to anc for repairs. - [Accident 19860220007569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860220007569A), Feb 20, 1986: Robsin R22 (N9062Z), Austin, TX, Substantial damage. The helicopter tail boom struck the ground during a practice autorotation. Pilot misjudged level off. - [Accident 19841016060619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841016060619A), Oct 16, 1984: Beech 3NM (N9540), Selawik, AK, Substantial damage. Failed to extend gear for landing after straight in approach on short airstrip. - [Incident 19830609035009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830609035009I), Jun 9, 1983: Beech 18* (N9539), Miami, FL, Minor damage. While taxing to ramp area a ramp service vehicle struck the right wing. - [Accident 19811102071489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811102071489A), Nov 2, 1981: Beech 18* (N16139), Ohatchee, AL, Substantial damage. On air taxi cargo flight with class b explosives. Flew over dam and river. Struck powerline. Landed at airport. - [Incident 19811011075579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811011075579I), Oct 11, 1981: Beech D18C (N7129), Lake Elsinore, CA, 1 fatal. Zx parachute incident. Main chute streamed and was not jettisoned. Emergency chute released but wound around main. - [Accident 19811004065009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811004065009A), Oct 4, 1981: Beech D18S (N6675), Fraser, MI, Destroyed. Engine fire in flight. Pilot made final turn to runway too low. Wing hit, airplane cartwheeled. Oil leak on exhaust - [Incident 19810831059399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810831059399I), Aug 31, 1981: Beech 3NM (N9539), Jacksonville, FL, Minor damage. Zg fuel leak on cabin floor enroute, fire erutped when gear was lowered on final. Put out on landing primer leak. - [Incident 19810706054149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810706054149I), Jul 6, 1981: Beech 3NM (N9539), Jacksonville, FL, Minor damage. Fire under instrument panel on takeoff. Aborted. Put out fire with fire extinguisher. Relay contacted other units. - [Accident 19801001057129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801001057129A), Oct 1, 1980: Beech 3NM (N6620), Hilo, HI, Substantial damage. Both engines quit due to fuel exhaustion. Landed on duster strip. Hit pole, overturned. - [Accident 19790224021231A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790224021231A), Feb 24, 1979: Beech 3NM (N12VT), Memphis, TN, Destroyed. Pilot was cleared to ramp via crossing rwy 9. Acft lndg roll on 9 hit wing of taxiing acft. Fact: ATC & pilot error - [Accident 19780913043539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780913043539A), Sep 13, 1978: Beech 3NM (N12VT), Chicago, IL, Substantial damage - [Accident 19780523015649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780523015649A), May 23, 1978: Beech 3NM (N3127B), Syracuse, NY, Substantial damage. PIC reportd pwr lost on rt engine,no malfunction found. Traveled 5T drg tkof. Wt & bal not EST. - [Incident 19780301013709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780301013709I), Mar 1, 1978: Beech 3NM (N12VT), Allentown, PA. Crew made an unscheduled landing due to an increasingly strong odor. Was overflow of razberry extract. Hazardous. - [Accident 19780211002549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780211002549A), Feb 11, 1978: Beech TC45G (N80FA), Clewiston, FL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Bale of marijuana found along flt path in open field. - [Accident 19761026037579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761026037579A), Oct 26, 1976: Beech 3NM (N14437), Yucca, AZ, 1 fatal. Smuggling ops. Ran into truck,girl on truck fatal. ## Service difficulty reports (7) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR CA131108006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131108006), Nov 8, 2013: MOUNT. CRACKED. (CAN) VISUAL INSPECTION OF LT LOWER ENGINE MOUNT CLUSTER, AFT OF THE FIREWALL, SHOWED INDICATIONS OF POSSIBLE CRACKS ALONG THE WELDS IN THE JUNCTION OF 36 &37 T - [SDR CA111024008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111024008), Oct 13, 2011: NUT. LOOSE. (CAN) CRANKSHAFT THRUST NUT FOUND UNDER TORQUE CAUSING EXCESSIVE CRANKSHAFT END PLAY. FOUND DURING PILOT WALK AROUND. - [SDR CA091117004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091117004), Nov 16, 2009: MOUNT. BROKEN. (CAN) FOUND ON ANNUAL INSPECTION, FORWARD END OF LOWER RT ENGINE MOUNT TUBE MEMBER BROKEN COMPLETELY AROUND TUBE AT DATA PLATE ATTACH RIVETS LOCATION. FAILURE L - [SDR CA091113008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091113008), Nov 10, 2009: FITTING. CRACKED. (CAN) CRACK INDICATION WAS FOUND DURING MPI INSP AT RT WING STA (RWS) 90 (LWR WING ATTACH FITTING CLUSTER). CRACK WAS WELD REPAIRED AND RE INSPECTED BY MPI AND - [SDR CA040324011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040324011), Mar 24, 2004: BELLCRANK. CRACKED. (CAN) A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE ELEVATOR BELLCRANK AT THE POINT WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE CONTROL COLUMN ASSY. THE CRACK ORIGINATES AT ONE OF THEHOLES FOR TA - [SDR CA970815010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970815010), Aug 3, 1997: CYLINDER. SEPARATED. (CAN) AIRCRAFT DEVELOPED ROUGH RUNNING ON NR1 ENGINE IN CRUISE. ALL ENGINE PARAMETERS WERE NORMAL. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND THE NR1 CYLINDER SEPARATED AT TH - [SDR CA960311015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960311015), Feb 27, 1996: GEAR. CHIPPED. (CAN) DURING INSPECTION, METAL CHIPS FOUND IN ENGINE PORTION OF OIL SUMP. DETERMINED TO BE PART OF UNKNOWN GEAR TOOTH. METAL IDENTIFIED TO BE BLOWER INTERMEDIAT --- From OpenAirDocs.org, an independent open copy of FAA and NTSB data. Only the Federal Register edition on govinfo.gov is the official legal text of an AD.