# Service difficulty reports: Beech 60 A list on [Beech 60](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-60.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. - [SDR 2010FA0000080](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000080.md): Transmitter · leaking · Dec 29, 2009 · N515CT · Beech 60 · Fuel Flow Indicating > ON DECEMBER 29. 2009, ACFT DEPARTED AIRPORT ENROUTE TO GENERAL AIRPORT 18 MILES AWAY WITH APPROX 50 LBS OF FUEL PER SIDE. THE PIC EXPERIENCED AN IN-FLIGHT MALFUNCTION WITH THE RT ENGINE AND HAD TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY LANDING. THE PIC MADE AN UNEVENTFUL SINGLE EN - [SDR 2009FA0001079](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0001079.md): O-Ring · cracked · Dec 21, 2009 · N104JT · Beech 60 · Fuel Flow Indicating > ACFT EXPERIENCED AN IN-FLIGHT FIRE IN THE LT ENG NACELLE DUE TO A LEAKING LT FUEL FLOW TRANSMITTER. THE TRANSMITTER HAD A BRITTLE/CRACKED O-RING SEAL. THE TRANSMITTER WAS LAST O/H IN 1998. THE RT ENG FUEL FLOW TRANSMITTER HAD BEEN OVERHAULED AT THE SAME TIM - [SDR CA080208002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080208002.md): Elt · failed · Feb 8, 2008 · Beech 60 · Emergency Locator Beacon > (CAN) WHEN TESTING THE ELT AT ITS ANNUAL INSP THE ELT HAD NO MODULATION AND NO OUTPUT POWER. THE ELT REPLACED WITH A SERVICEABLE UNIT. (TC NR 20080208002) - [SDR 0072686](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0072686.md): Hub · corroded · Sep 25, 2002 · Beech 60 · Propeller Hub Section > CORRISION ON PROPELLER HUB. - [SDR 2001FA0000655](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000655.md): Lifter · spalled · Nov 6, 2001 · N33LB · Beech 60 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > UPON REMOVAL OF PUSH RODS AND PUSH ROD TUBES FOR RESEAL. THE LIFTERS WERE REMOVED FOR BLEEDING. THE LIFTERS WERE INSPECTED AND WERE FOUND TO HAVE SEVERE SPALLING. MFG WAS NOTIFIED AND ENGINES ARE TO BE REMOVED AND SENT BACK FOR REPAIR. ENGINES HAVE 132.4 H - [SDR 2001FA0000572](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000572.md): Lifter · spalled · Nov 6, 2001 · N33LB · Beech 60 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > UPON REMOVAL OF PUSH RODS AND PUSH ROD TUBES FOR RESEAL, THE LIFTERS WERE REMOVED FOR BLEEDING. THE LIFTERS WERE INSPECTED AND WERE FOUND TO HAVE SEVERE SPALLING. MFG WAS NOTIFIED AND ENGINES ARE TO BE REMOVED AND SENT BACK FOR REPAIR. ENGINES HAVE 132.4 HRS - [SDR 98ZZZX2603](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2603.md): Gear · stripped · Jun 15, 1998 · N604BH · Beech 60 · Magneto/Distributor > PILOT REPORTED ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE. REMOVED FUEL CONTROL FLOW, CHECKED. FOUND BAD RIGHT MAGNETO. TEETH STRIPPED FROM DISTRIBUTER GEAR. - [SDR 98ZZZX2574](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2574.md): Gear · failed · Jun 15, 1998 · Beech 60 · Magneto/Distributor > PILOT REPORTED ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE. REMOVED FUEL CONTROL, FLOW CHECKED. FOUND BAD RIGHT MAGNETO. TEETH STRIPPED FROM DISTRIBUTOR GEAR. - [SDR 98ZZZX1737](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1737.md): Washer · missing · Apr 16, 1998 · N60UK · Beech 60 · Fuselage Main, Keel > DURING A 2400 HOUR INSPECTION, THE UPPER RIGHT KEEL BEAM ATTACH BOLT WASHER WAS FOUND MISSING WHICH LET KEEL BEAM BOLT LOOSE. NO OTHER DEFECTS NOTED. INSTALLED NEW WASHER MS20002-6 AND TORQUED TO SPECS. - [SDR 98ZZZX1736](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1736.md): Arm Latch · cracked · Apr 16, 1998 · N60UK · Beech 60 · Passenger/Crew Doors > DURING 2400 HOUR INSPECTION, THE FORWARD AND AFT CABIN DOOR ARM LATCHES WERE FOUND CRACKED DURING EDDY CURRENT REQUIRED INSPECTION. REPLACED ARMS WITH NEW. - [SDR 98ZZZX1735](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1735.md): Bracket · cracked · Apr 16, 1998 · N60UK · Beech 60 · Trailing Edge Flaps > DURING A 2400-HOUR INSPECTION, THE NOSE ROLLER OUTBOARD FORWARD HINGE BRACKET WAS FOUND CRACKED ON LT AND RT FLAPS. REPLACED BRACKET WITH NEW. - [SDR 98ZZZX1734](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1734.md): Bracket · cracked · Apr 16, 1998 · N60UK · Beech 60 · Trailing Edge Flaps > DURING A 2400-HOUR INSPECTION, THE NOSE ROLLER OUTBOARD FORWARD HINGE BRACKET WAS FOUND CRACKED ON LT AND RT FLAPS. REPLACED BRACKET WITH NEW. - [SDR 98ZZZX1733](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1733.md): Bolt · missing · Apr 16, 1998 · N60UK · Beech 60 · Vertical Stabilizer, Attach Fittings > DURING A 2400 HOUR INSPECTION, 2 EACH BOLTS WERE FOUND MISSING IN LOWER ATTACH POINT OF VERTICAL STABILZIER. NO OTHER DEFECTS FOUND. INSTALLED NEW BOLTS AN960-416, WASHERS, AND NUTS. - [SDR 98ZZZX1384](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1384.md): Piston Rod · failed · Mar 20, 1998 · N205FX · Beech 60 · Master Cylinder/Brake Valve > AFTER REPLACING WHEEL BRAKE ASSEMBLIES, WENT TO BLEED BRAKE SYSTEM. NO BRAKE RESPONSE ON PILOT'S LEFT BRAKE. TROUBLESHOT TO POWER BRAKE VALVE. FOUND PISTON ROD BROKEN AND LODGED IN OPERATING LINKAGE. THE PILOT HAD NOT REPORTED A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE SYST - [SDR 97ZZZX3388](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3388.md): Fuel Cell · deteriorated · Jul 18, 1997 · N713V · Beech 60 · Fuel Storage > FUEL CELL BEGAN LEAKING IN MARCH, 1994; WAS REMOVED AND SENT TO A/C FUEL CELLS WORLDWIDE, INC., FOR REPAIR. A/C CONDEMNED CELL AND REBUILT CELL WAS PURCHASED FOR REPLACEMENT (WORK ORDER NR 9681, INSPECTED 4-12-94) IN APRIL, 1994. OCTOBER, 1996, REPLACEMENT C - [SDR 97ZZZX3387](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3387.md): Fuel Cell · deteriorated · Jul 18, 1997 · N713V · Beech 60 · Fuel Storage > FUEL CELL BEGAN LEAKING IN MARCH, 1994; WAS REMOVED AND SENT TO A/C FUEL CELLS WORLDWIDE, INC., FOR REPAIR. A/C CONDEMNED CELL AND REBUILT CELL WAS PURCHASED FOR REPLACEMENT (WORK ORDER NR 9938, INSPECTED 4-18-94) IN APRIL, 1994. JUNE, 1997, REPLACEMENT CELL - [SDR AU970408](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970408.md): Adapter · cracked · Apr 22, 1997 · Beech 60 · Wing, Landing Gear Attach Fittings > (AUS) LANDING GEAR ATTACHMENT BRACKET CRACKED - [SDR 97ZZZX1888](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1888.md): Wire · melted · Apr 4, 1997 · N799SC · Beech 60 · Electrical Power System Wiring > UNABLE TO REMOVE POWER FROM NR 1 RT DC BUS. FOUND BUTT SPLICES (NYLON) AT P10 ON FRAME 26A WIRE NR P26A10T, P31B10T, P175A10, MELTED TOGETHER. WIRE P175A10 COMES FROM THE AIRSTART LIMITER IN THE GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL. THE AIRSTART LIMITER GETS ITS POWER F - [SDR 96ZZZX5969](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5969.md): Warn Light · stays armed · Nov 23, 1996 · N164PA · Beech 60 · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice Removal > THE DE-ICE ALCOHOL LOW LEVEL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON THE MASTER WARNING PANEL AT AIRCRAFT ROTATION DURING TAKEOFF. ONCE ACTIVATED, THE LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED UNTIL POWER IS REMOVED FROM THE AIRCRAFT. LEARJET ISSUED OPTIONAL SERVICE BULLETIN 60-30-1 TO - [SDR 96ZZZX5741](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5741.md): Silencer · ruptured · Nov 5, 1996 · N211FX · Beech 60 · Air Distribution Fan > WHILE PERFORMING FINAL ENGINE RUNS AND AIRFRAME SYSTEMS CHECK OUT FOLLOWING INITIAL 300/600 HOUR INSPECTIONS, BOTH ENGINE BLEED AIR SOURCES WERE TURNED ON TO CHECK AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. CABIN AND COCKPIT WERE SHOWERED WITH FIBERGLASS FROM AIR DUCTS. FOUND - [SDR EY2R9601592](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601592.md): Blade · damaged · Jul 1, 1996 · Beech 60 · Propeller Blade Section > BLADE SN D2825, NICKED - [SDR EY2R9600837](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600837.md): Feathering Sprng · corroded · Jun 1, 1996 · Beech 60 · Propeller Assembly > CORROSION FOUND ON FEATHERING SPRING. - [SDR 96ZZZX2232](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2232.md): Control Unit · failed · Apr 2, 1996 · N65BL · Beech 60 · DC Generating System > LEFT STARTER WOULD NOT ROTATE WHEN START WAS SELECTED. REPLACED GENERATOR CONTROL UNIT. SYSTEM WAS RESTORED TO NORMAL. - [SDR 95ZZZX6178](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6178.md): Wye Assy · cracked · Sep 1, 1995 · N612WB · Beech 60 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle > AN INTENSE IN-FLIGHT FIRE OCCURRED WHEN A CRACK IN THE LEFT ENGINE WYE EXHAUST ASSY DEVELOPED AND ALLOWED HOT EXHAUST GAS TO LEAK THROUGH LOOSE COUPLING INTO ACCESSORY SECTION. THE CRACK IN THE WYE ASSY COULD NOT BE DETECTED UNTIL AIR PRESSURE WAS FORCED INTO - [SDR 95ZZZX5241](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5241.md): Electrical Sys · faulty · Jul 20, 1995 · N44EL · Beech 60 · DC Generating System > AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL FAILURE IN-FLIGHT. BOTH GENERATORS DROPPED OFF LINE. SWITCHED TO EMERGENCY BUS AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER PROBLEMS. TROUBLESHOT SYSTEM AND WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE EXACT PROBLEM. INSTALLED NEW GENERATORS SAME PN 6058003-1 LEF - [SDR 95ZZZX5251](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5251.md): Tube · failed · Jun 26, 1995 · N228N · Beech 60 · Hydraulic System, Main > HYDRAULIC TUBE LOCATED BETWEEN HYD RESERVOIR AND EXTERNAL SERVICE RETURN FITTING RUPTURED IN-FLIGHT. ACFT LANDED WITHOUT DAMAGE EXCEPT FOR A BLOWN NR 4 TIRE WHEN EMERG BRAKING APPLIED. SUBMITTER SUSPECTS THIS LINE WAS WEAKENED BY REPEATED THERMAL EXPANSION O - [SDR 95ZZZX5888](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5888.md): Skin · corroded · May 25, 1995 · N129LP · Beech 60 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin > WHEN AIRCRAFT WAS STRIPPED FOR PAINTING, SEVERE CORROSION WAS NOTED WITH HOLES THROUGH SKIN AND INTO HONEYCOMB, APPEARS TO BE INTERGRANULAR CORROSION, POSSIBLY STARTED AT MANUFACTURING PROCESS. - [SDR 95ZZZX5886](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5886.md): Skin · corroded · May 25, 1995 · N129LP · Beech 60 · Vertical Stabilizer, Plate/Skin > WHEN AIRCRAFT WAS STRIPPED FOR PAINTING, SEVERE CORROSION WAS NOTED WITH HOLES THROUGH SKIN AND INTO HONEYCOMB. APPEARS TO BE INTERGRANULAR CORROSION, POSSIBLY STARTED AT MANUFACTURING PROCESS. ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql 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 aircraft_model_key = '60' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-60/reports --- 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.